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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine leaking oil.
exhaust baffles loose
lambda emission lamp on
n/s rear lamp cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
center rubber exhaust hanger starting to split and crack
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
center rubber exhaust hanger starting to split and crack
front brake hoses perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
coolant leak
exhaust rubbers heavly perished
n/s/f cv boot is perished
oil leak
both front tyres low tread
front discs worn
front pads getting down
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both front tyres low tread
front discs worn
front pads getting down
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
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E808 TAX is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E808 TAX, 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 E808 TAX registered?
E808 TAX is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is E808 TAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for E808 TAX shows 12 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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