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S522 XAN

1998 Volvo S70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,156 mi
Last recorded109,156 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 XAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,255 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 100,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,493 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,733 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,481 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,831 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,367 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 23 Sep 2008 54,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,109 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,549 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2005 36,539 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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S522 XAN is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S522 XAN, 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 S522 XAN registered?

S522 XAN is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S522 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 XAN shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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