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J9 TCM

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,916 mi
Last recorded97,916 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 TCM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,916 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 97,916 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 85,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 81,128 miles

slight play in near-side front anti-roll bar link arm

very small split in off-side wiper blade

Pass 24 Jan 2006 80,653 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 80,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J9 TCM is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J9 TCM, 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.

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What year was J9 TCM registered?

J9 TCM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for J9 TCM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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