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A3 DYU

1998 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,828 mi
Last recorded139,828 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DYU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 139,828 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 139,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 134,709 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 134,709 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advice slight binding at n/s rear brake

Pass 3 Nov 2007 126,024 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 113,828 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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A3 DYU is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A3 DYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 DYU registered?

A3 DYU is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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