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S352 VNM

1998 Volvo S70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,754 mi
Last recorded84,754 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 84,754 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 82,128 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,339 miles

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

rear number plate showing signs of damage

small play to n/s/rack joint

Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,046 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 70,328 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 70,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 66,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 62,387 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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S352 VNM is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S352 VNM, 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 S352 VNM registered?

S352 VNM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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