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S398 CGX

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,881 mi
Last recorded51,881 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 CGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,881 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,550 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,476 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 48,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,748 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,410 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 41,507 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 41,488 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

off side front and both rear tyres worn on edges close to limit

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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S398 CGX is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S398 CGX, 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 S398 CGX registered?

S398 CGX is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S398 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S398 CGX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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