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S208 KLN

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

178,737 mi
Last recorded178,737 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 KLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 178,737 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2022 168,885 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 165,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 160,090 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 154,419 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 145,577 miles

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 128,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 122,356 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 115,014 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 106,423 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,808 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 92,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 85,914 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 85,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,438 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 77,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,507 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 57,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,152 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 46,159 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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S208 KLN is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S208 KLN, 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 S208 KLN registered?

S208 KLN is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S208 KLN safe to buy?

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