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S246 KGF

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,998 mi
Last recorded113,998 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 KGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 113,998 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 102,031 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within swept area outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 89,270 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 89,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,491 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,489 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,029 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 67,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,393 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,647 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,057 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,132 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 51,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear (exhaust damaged,spare wheel well damaged,lower spring seat slightly damaged)

front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,296 miles

damage to nearside rear (exhaust damaged,spare wheel well damaged,lower spring seat slightly damaged)

front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2006 50,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side sill area damaged

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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S246 KGF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S246 KGF, 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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S246 KGF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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