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S505 MEF

1998 Volvo S70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,016 mi
Last recorded147,016 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 MEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 147,016 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 147,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 134,392 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 134,387 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 122,424 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 122,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,639 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 111,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 105,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,008 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,099 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,859 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,403 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 62,086 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,662 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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S505 MEF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Gold 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 S505 MEF, 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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S505 MEF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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