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S428 OFL

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,068 mi
Last recorded118,068 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 OFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 118,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

temp repair on light switch and n/s front wing

Fail 30 Oct 2013 118,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

temp repair on light switch and n/s front wing

Pass 1 Nov 2012 114,751 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 114,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage on n/s front wing panel

slight perishing on o/s front brake hose

Pass 25 Oct 2010 106,271 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

flaking corrosion on metal ends of rear, centre flexi brake hose above axle

n/s and o/s front indicators fading in colour

n/s front wiper blade slightly split

n/s rear tyre low on tread (2mm)

o/s siderepeater fading in colour

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight perishing in o/s front flexi brake hose

slight play in o/s front anti-roll bar link

temporary repair to n/s front bumper

Fail 25 Oct 2010 106,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers corroded

flaking corrosion on metal ends of rear, centre flexi brake hose above axle

n/s and o/s front indicators fading in colour

n/s front wiper blade slightly split

n/s rear tyre low on tread (2mm)

o/s siderepeater fading in colour

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight perishing in o/s front flexi brake hose

slight play in o/s front anti-roll bar link

temporary repair to n/s front bumper

Pass 27 Oct 2009 102,135 miles

n/s and o/s/f headlight lends slightly deterioated

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 1.6 mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 2mm

slight perishing in n/s and o/s/f flexy brake pipes

unable to check outer sills fully due to side pannels fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2008 92,372 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 92,368 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2007 85,002 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,232 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2005 75,259 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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S428 OFL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S428 OFL, 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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S428 OFL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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