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S96 JLJ

1998 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,267 mi
Last recorded82,267 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 JLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,266 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,540 miles

All suspension bushes starting to perish

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs becoming worn and pitted

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs becoming worn and pitted

rear brake pads getting low

some light damage to n/s/f tyre sidewalls

steering rack n/s gaitor damp with oil

Fail 29 Jun 2010 64,540 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All suspension bushes starting to perish

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs becoming worn and pitted

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs becoming worn and pitted

rear brake pads getting low

some light damage to n/s/f tyre sidewalls

steering rack n/s gaitor damp with oil

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,845 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 60,844 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S96 JLJ is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S96 JLJ, 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 S96 JLJ registered?

S96 JLJ is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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