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S186 CNW

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,633 mi
Last recorded158,633 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 CNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 158,633 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 158,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 152,536 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 152,536 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 142,586 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 142,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

gearbox seal leaking

o/s/f abs wire rubbing on link rod

Pass 21 Jul 2008 132,483 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 132,328 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 120,469 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 108,842 miles

rear offside rebound plate not fully tightend

Fail 24 Jul 2006 108,841 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 100,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S186 CNW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S186 CNW, 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 S186 CNW registered?

S186 CNW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S186 CNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 CNW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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