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S154 GUD

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,521 mi
Last recorded123,521 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 123,521 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,738 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,588 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 102,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,513 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,842 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 92,842 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 89,406 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 89,406 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,568 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 76,040 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 76,040 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S154 GUD is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S154 GUD, 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 S154 GUD registered?

S154 GUD is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S154 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S154 GUD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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