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S650 GKS

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,748 mi
Last recorded214,748 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS650 GKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 214,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 186,557 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 186,557 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 180,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 179,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 165,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 145,060 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 145,060 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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S650 GKS is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S650 GKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S650 GKS registered?

S650 GKS is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S650 GKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S650 GKS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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