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S234 MCW

1998 Volvo S70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,462 mi
Last recorded91,462 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 MCW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,462 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 91,462 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Fail 15 Jan 2014 87,045 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front indicator cover damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,850 miles

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,913 miles

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

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

slight play offside steering rack track rod arm

Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,720 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,163 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,867 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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S234 MCW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S234 MCW, 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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S234 MCW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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