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S43 JUG

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,835 mi
Last recorded150,835 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 JUG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 150,835 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,045 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 131,859 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 131,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 127,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 122,334 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 122,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 117,552 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 117,552 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 111,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 105,571 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 105,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 100,401 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 95,599 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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S43 JUG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S43 JUG, 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 S43 JUG registered?

S43 JUG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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