MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corosion to exhaust system
surface corosion to front and rear brake discs
POWER STEERING VERY NOISEY BUT OPERATING OK
REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE 24%
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre 2mm 195/60/15
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear brakes slightly uneven
chip in windscreen at 10mm in dia in zone A
dip beam pattern only just showing
headlamp reflectors showing tarnish
light switch not well defined
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S70 SKC is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S70 SKC, 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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How do I check the history of S70 SKC?
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What year was S70 SKC registered?
S70 SKC is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 23 November 1998.
Is S70 SKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S70 SKC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S70 SKC have outstanding finance?
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