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S146 TAV

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,983 mi
Last recorded102,983 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,846 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,484 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,890 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,359 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,552 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,415 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,796 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,401 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,789 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 34,789 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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 TAV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

S146 TAV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S146 TAV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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