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S257 KEW

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,045 mi
Last recorded159,045 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 KEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 159,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 149,548 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 149,543 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc face pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 138,209 miles

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 10 Nov 2008 125,771 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 125,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both headlamps reflectors slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 114,275 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 114,269 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 99,384 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 99,381 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S257 KEW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S257 KEW, 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 S257 KEW registered?

S257 KEW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S257 KEW safe to buy?

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