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S466 SWA

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,903 mi
Last recorded150,903 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 SWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 150,903 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring split (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 143,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 136,162 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 136,173 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 128,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,276 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 120,270 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,981 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 107,973 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 107,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 100,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2008 92,204 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 84,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 75,189 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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S466 SWA is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S466 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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What year was S466 SWA registered?

S466 SWA is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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