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S51 TKR

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,591 mi
Last recorded177,591 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 TKR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 177,591 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 170,558 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 168,523 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR AXLE SUPPORT BUSHES...

Pass 29 Feb 2016 161,489 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 154,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 154,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 149,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 142,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wornon edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 134,449 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 124,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sills covered.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 124,143 miles

Sills covered.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 115,611 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 106,146 miles

nsf indicator faded.rear ex mount very rusty(req attn soon).oil leaks

Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,604 miles

Nearside 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)

exhaust mount rusting, front pads 3/4 worn, front brake hoses perished.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 80,809 miles

both rear tyres worn right to the minimum legal limit of 1.6 mm across centre three quarters of contact area - require replacement

nearside front anti-roll bar link upper balljoint gaiter split

Pass 7 Feb 2006 68,166 miles

minor damage nsr bumper and osf wing.both rear tryes worn on edge,nsf roll bar link upper boot worn/split.

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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S51 TKR is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S51 TKR, 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 S51 TKR registered?

S51 TKR is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S51 TKR safe to buy?

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