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S451 OOV

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,159 mi
Last recorded67,159 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 OOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,159 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 12 Dec 2018 67,157 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 18 Nov 2017 59,103 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,160 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 51,159 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,602 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,979 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 41,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,276 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,856 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 40,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,026 miles

both rear tyres sidewall craked

Fail 17 Sep 2011 40,015 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres sidewall craked

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,151 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,151 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,249 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,622 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,021 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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S451 OOV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S451 OOV, 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 S451 OOV registered?

S451 OOV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S451 OOV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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