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S422 BGD

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,388 mi
Last recorded154,388 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 BGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 154,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 147,627 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 138,570 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 119,329 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 119,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall no cords exposed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 93,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,361 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

offside stop lamp dim

oil leak at filter area

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,302 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,366 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,763 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,226 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 47,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,151 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slightly reduced beam image on both front headlamps

Fail 19 Jan 2009 43,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slightly reduced beam image on both front headlamps

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,502 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 38,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,538 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,998 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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S422 BGD is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S422 BGD, 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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S422 BGD is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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