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R386 KHG

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,873 mi
Last recorded156,873 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 KHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 156,873 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 156,665 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise plastic sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 156,012 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriation advise replacement

Pass 24 Nov 2015 154,396 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise plastic cill covers fitted

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holes advise replacement (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 154,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise plastic cill covers fitted

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holes advise replacement (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 153,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 153,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 151,335 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 149,469 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 148,057 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 146,855 miles

37% rear brake imbalance.

Both front tyres touching wheel arch liner on lock.

Fuel filter corroded.

Rear shock absorbers bushes starting to split.

Wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 145,830 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 139,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wet day

Pass 16 Nov 2007 133,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 128,497 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 125,521 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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R386 KHG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R386 KHG, 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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R386 KHG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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