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S419 TAH

1998 Volvo S70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,994 mi
Last recorded121,994 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS419 TAH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 121,994 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

fuel filter corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 101,642 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 101,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 80,855 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,381 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 75,377 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate broken

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

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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S419 TAH is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S419 TAH, 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 S419 TAH registered?

S419 TAH is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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