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S69 AVC

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,407 mi
Last recorded181,407 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 AVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 181,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 162,167 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 162,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front and offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 149,342 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 149,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 143,775 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 137,828 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 133,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 128,743 miles

n/s front inner wheel rim damaged but tyre seated o/k

plastic sill covers

unable to see all brake pipes pads/discs by design

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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S69 AVC is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S69 AVC, 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 S69 AVC registered?

S69 AVC is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S69 AVC safe to buy?

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