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S366 FVK

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,854 mi
Last recorded102,854 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS366 FVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,854 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 102,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,374 miles

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished but not down to chords

O/s/f fog lamp broken

O/s/f steering rack arm has slight play at inner joint

O/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Jun 2012 99,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished but not down to chords

O/s/f fog lamp broken

O/s/f steering rack arm has slight play at inner joint

O/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2011 98,967 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2011 98,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,369 miles

Battery requires securing better at front

N/s/f tyre tread very low on inner edge

O/s/f fog lamp broken

O/s/f tyre tread very low on inner edge

O/s/f wiper blade torn

O/s/r tyre has a nail in it in centre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 96,765 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 96,765 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 95,986 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 95,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 89,852 miles

advise:nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

advise:offside front tyre worn to legal limit

advise:pitting to front brake discs

advise:slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,551 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 81,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S366 FVK is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S366 FVK, 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 S366 FVK registered?

S366 FVK is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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