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S260 ANW

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,656 mi
Last recorded92,656 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 ANW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,041 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 90,987 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,364 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 78,561 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,616 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

noisey rear brakes

Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,770 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 57,770 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S260 ANW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S260 ANW, 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 S260 ANW registered?

S260 ANW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S260 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S260 ANW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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