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S35 XBT

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,705 mi
Last recorded107,705 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 XBT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,705 miles

CUT IN TREAD N/S FRONT TYRE NO CHORDS SHOWING

Fail 20 Aug 2013 107,705 miles

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

CUT IN TREAD N/S FRONT TYRE NO CHORDS SHOWING

NO.PLATES STARTING TO DELAMINATE

O/S AND N/S SIDE INDICATORS BECOMING WHITE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINK ROD JOINTS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,807 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 95,807 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 83,165 miles

o/s/r road spring corroded

greasy around o/s/f wheel hub

n/s/f wiper loose

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

exhaust corroded

fuel cap strap broken

Pass 4 Sep 2010 72,285 miles

dip beam pattern only just defined

front brake hoses showing surface cracks

minor peeling showing on front wishbone bushes

n/s/r seat back catch inop seat is locked upright

power steering resevoir showing oil misting

rear shocker lower bushes showing splits

Fail 3 Sep 2010 72,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

dip beam pattern only just defined

front brake hoses showing surface cracks

minor peeling showing on front wishbone bushes

n/s/r seat back catch inop seat is locked upright

power steering resevoir showing oil misting

rear shocker lower bushes showing splits

Pass 12 Sep 2009 62,466 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 62,466 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 55,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,691 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,828 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 44,147 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 44,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S35 XBT is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S35 XBT, 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 S35 XBT registered?

S35 XBT is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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