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S472 NCK

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,702 mi
Last recorded151,702 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 NCK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 151,702 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 151,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 150,456 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 149,100 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 148,233 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 148,233 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 143,979 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 143,979 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 131,982 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 131,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2007 122,885 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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S472 NCK is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S472 NCK, 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 S472 NCK registered?

S472 NCK is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S472 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 NCK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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