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S435 SWA

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,330 mi
Last recorded92,330 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 SWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,330 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 92,328 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,119 miles

slight brake binding to front

Pass 12 Jul 2014 88,237 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 88,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,197 miles

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

centre belt missing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,432 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 80,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,686 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,187 miles

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

centre rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,525 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,525 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake hoses starting to perish

rear damper lower bushes pereished

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,387 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 60,387 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 49,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2005 49,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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S435 SWA is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S435 SWA, 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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S435 SWA is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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