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S650 KLP

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,802 mi
Last recorded169,802 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS650 KLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 169,802 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 169,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 157,503 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 157,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 149,105 miles

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

nearside front anti roll link worn

nearside handbrake performance down

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 144,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

rear pads worn

service light on

srs light on

Fail 6 Sep 2010 144,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

rear pads worn

service light on

srs light on

Pass 23 Sep 2009 136,279 miles

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

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 Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 136,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 126,432 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 117,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 110,042 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. †NS CV BOOT SLIGHT CRACKING. †NS FRONT ROLL BAR LINK WORN

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 KLP is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S650 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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S650 KLP is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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