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S685 KDP

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,242 mi
Last recorded247,242 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 KDP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 247,242 miles

front discs slightly worn

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 247,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly worn

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 247,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 236,971 miles

Air bag light on

Centre seatbelt slightly frayed

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside outer CV gaiter heavily perished

Nearside side repeater faded

Poor patterns from both headlamp aims

Slight play in steering

Top engine mount perished and split

Fail 8 Apr 2009 236,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Air bag light on

Centre seatbelt slightly frayed

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside outer CV gaiter heavily perished

Nearside side repeater faded

Poor patterns from both headlamp aims

Slight play in steering

Top engine mount perished and split

Pass 7 Mar 2007 212,129 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 212,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 210,325 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 210,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s side repeater faded

O/s/f ball joint gaiter split

O/s/f tyre perished

Airbag light on

Both front cv gaiters perished

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Front discs in poor condition

Slight play in steering

Pass 9 Jun 2005 174,344 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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S685 KDP is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S685 KDP, 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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S685 KDP is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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