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S70 ACW

1998 Volvo S70

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,871 mi
Last recorded134,871 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 ACW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 134,871 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 119,891 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 119,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,372 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 66,214 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,923 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 57,923 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 51,480 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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S70 ACW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S70 ACW, 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 S70 ACW registered?

S70 ACW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S70 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 ACW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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