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S273 LGN

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,899 mi
Last recorded149,899 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 LGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 149,899 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 141,972 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 132,206 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 121,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 104,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Nov 2010 86,836 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 70,575 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,890 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 60,890 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,601 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

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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S273 LGN is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White 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 S273 LGN, 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 S273 LGN registered?

S273 LGN is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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