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M7 FJB

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,496 mi
Last recorded118,496 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 FJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 118,496 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 118,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 118,490 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 118,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 111,277 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 111,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 99,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 91,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 88,091 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 88,091 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,507 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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M7 FJB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M7 FJB, 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 M7 FJB registered?

M7 FJB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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