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S625 KST

1998 Volvo S70

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,311 mi
Last recorded165,311 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 KST
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 165,311 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 163,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

air con filter leaking

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Jul 2008 163,142 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

air con filter leaking

brake fluid low

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2007 148,215 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 134,474 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 134,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 125,603 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 125,586 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S625 KST is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S625 KST, 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 S625 KST registered?

S625 KST is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S625 KST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S625 KST shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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