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S627 XAT

1998 Volvo S70

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

252,973 mi
Last recorded252,973 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS627 XAT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 252,973 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 252,972 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to access tailpipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification coil over locking device loose (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 245,933 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jun 2022 239,759 miles

Nearside Front tyre 13 years old

Offside Front tyre 13 years old

Fail 6 Jun 2022 239,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre 13 years old

Offside Front tyre 13 years old

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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S627 XAT is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S627 XAT, 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 S627 XAT registered?

S627 XAT is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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