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S436 JCY

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,890 mi
Last recorded160,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 JCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 160,890 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all rear flexi ferrals corroded

front flexi perishing

oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2009 160,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all rear flexi ferrals corroded

front flexi perishing

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 153,775 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 153,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 142,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 134,106 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 132,336 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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S436 JCY is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S436 JCY, 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 S436 JCY registered?

S436 JCY is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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