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S519 FUD

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,653 mi
Last recorded136,653 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS519 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 136,653 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 130,078 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 123,693 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 117,920 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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 111,895 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 111,895 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 104,704 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,768 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 100,768 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,589 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 96,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,991 miles

minor stone chips in swept area

nearside front outer c.v gator weeping from small fixing. no split visable

Fail 28 Oct 2011 90,991 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

minor stone chips in swept area

nearside front outer c.v gator weeping from small fixing. no split visable

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,356 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,536 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,263 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 80,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,618 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake hoses showing surface cracks

front discs heavily lipped on edges

front pads wearing low

headlamp reflectors showing tarnish

Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,573 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 65,573 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 59,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S519 FUD is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S519 FUD, 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 S519 FUD registered?

S519 FUD is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S519 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S519 FUD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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