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S262 KGF

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,182 mi
Last recorded111,182 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 KGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 109,003 miles

side walls perished both rear tyres

Fail 6 Jul 2017 109,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

side walls perished both rear tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,129 miles

Near side front tyre inner most tread area heavily worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,153 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,313 miles

Nearside front brake hose perished

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside front brake hose perished

Offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2011 96,567 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 89,364 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 89,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,236 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 73,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 34,175 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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S262 KGF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S262 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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S262 KGF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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