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S648 KLP

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,038 mi
Last recorded129,038 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 KLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 129,038 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 129,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 122,670 miles

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

nearside front flexible brake hose split [STRONG ADVISE]

outer sills covered by plastic trim [tester advise only]

Fail 3 Oct 2013 122,670 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front flexible brake hose split [STRONG ADVISE]

outer sills covered by plastic trim [tester advise only]

Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 113,484 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 113,483 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 111,819 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 111,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 109,220 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 103,927 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 99,000 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 92,402 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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S648 KLP is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S648 KLP, 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 S648 KLP registered?

S648 KLP is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S648 KLP safe to buy?

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