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S363 ATO

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,610 mi
Last recorded124,610 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 ATO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 124,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,377 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 120,182 miles

Nearside front coilspring top mount slightly stiff

Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 118,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 117,692 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 117,113 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 116,473 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 116,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 115,749 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 115,733 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 114,399 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 114,035 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 114,035 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

emissions not tested due to smoke

some indicator bulbs not very yellow,

Pass 22 Dec 2005 106,086 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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S363 ATO is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,297cc 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 S363 ATO, 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 S363 ATO registered?

S363 ATO is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S363 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S363 ATO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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