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S260 AOX

1998 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,783 mi
Last recorded159,783 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 AOX
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 159,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front (back) wishbone bushes are perishing

nearside and offside inner steering joints have slight play

steering rack is noisey and has play when shaking wheels

Fail 21 Jan 2010 159,783 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front (back) wishbone bushes are perishing

nearside and offside inner steering joints have slight play

steering rack is noisey and has play when shaking wheels

Pass 25 Oct 2008 148,079 miles

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

handbrake comes up high

nearside and offside front (back) wishbone bushes are perishing

nearside and offside inner steering joints have slight play

rear brake pads are wearing low

steering rack has play and noisey when you shake wheels

Pass 21 Nov 2007 137,935 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 137,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2006 127,620 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 127,620 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight noise from nearside front hub bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 120,802 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING ADRIFT FROM EXHAUST

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 AOX is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S260 AOX, 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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S260 AOX is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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