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C8 AKH

1998 Volvo S70

Bronze Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,542 mi
Last recorded24,542 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 24,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 22,171 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 22,171 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 19,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 16,422 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 16,422 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear boot lid not open

Pass 26 Apr 2022 16,417 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 16,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 15,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 15,490 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 15,489 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam faulty switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 14,968 miles

front tyres bald on esges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 14,502 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2016 14,494 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,351 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,950 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,125 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 11,535 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,885 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 10,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 9,707 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,114 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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C8 AKH is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Bronze with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 112,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 AKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 AKH registered?

C8 AKH is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is C8 AKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 AKH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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