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LSK 221

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,163 mi
Last recorded118,163 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSK 221
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 118,163 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 116,903 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,839 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,746 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,207 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 103,875 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 100,108 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,749 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 96,749 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,775 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 91,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,433 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,250 miles

NSR tyre outter side wall cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre outter side wall cracking

Slight play in OS inner rack joint

Fail 7 Nov 2013 78,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

NSR tyre outter side wall cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre outter side wall cracking

Slight play in OS inner rack joint

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,823 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,432 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,391 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,173 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,354 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,577 miles

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

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

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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LSK 221 is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LSK 221, 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

How do I check the history of LSK 221?

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What year was LSK 221 registered?

LSK 221 is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is LSK 221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSK 221 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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