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S146 JBL

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,599 mi
Last recorded142,599 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 JBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 142,599 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 142,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 126,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 118,629 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 111,941 miles

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

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2006 101,802 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

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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S146 JBL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S146 JBL, 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 S146 JBL registered?

S146 JBL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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