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S285 NGF

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

259,570 mi
Last recorded259,570 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 NGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 259,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter is slightly weeping grease

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2016 259,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter is slightly weeping grease

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2015 258,735 miles

N/f/ inner gaiter deterioated

Pass 16 Dec 2014 258,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 251,329 miles

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

bracket on fuel tank is corroded but no fuel is leaking out of pipe

front reg plate is slightly deteriorated

slight cracking to n/s/f tyre

some gators are slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 243,091 miles

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre is slightly cracked on wall

rear tyres are slightly worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2011 235,256 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 235,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 220,722 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 207,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 207,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 194,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2008 194,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2007 184,163 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 164,103 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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S285 NGF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S285 NGF, 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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S285 NGF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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