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S518 KUB

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,620 mi
Last recorded167,620 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 KUB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 167,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 164,004 miles

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

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 21 Mar 2009 158,984 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 151,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil leak

front flexible brake hoses age cracking

front outer cv gaitors age cracking

slight dampness around power steering rack no leak found at time of test

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 151,302 miles

engine oil leak

front flexible brake hoses age cracking

front outer cv gaitors age cracking

slight dampness around power steering rack no leak found at time of test

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

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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S518 KUB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S518 KUB, 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 S518 KUB registered?

S518 KUB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S518 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 KUB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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