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S702 SBO

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,206 mi
Last recorded130,206 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 SBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2007 130,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm boot split

Pass 5 Jul 2007 130,206 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm boot split

Pass 8 Jul 2006 112,231 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 93,210 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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S702 SBO is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S702 SBO, 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 S702 SBO registered?

S702 SBO is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S702 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S702 SBO shows 4 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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