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S662 SLB

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

89,439 mi
Last recorded89,439 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS662 SLB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 83,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Dec 2012 76,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,674 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 71,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,875 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,845 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 61,808 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,273 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 58,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,469 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 53,469 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 48,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

horn poor

Fail 30 Jun 2007 48,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

horn poor

Pass 26 Jun 2006 42,164 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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S662 SLB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S662 SLB, 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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S662 SLB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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