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S959 UMY

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,801 mi
Last recorded141,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 UMY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007 141,801 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 141,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2006 126,564 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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S959 UMY is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 106,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S959 UMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S959 UMY registered?

S959 UMY is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S959 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S959 UMY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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