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S70 SKC

1998 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,042 mi
Last recorded159,042 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 SKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 159,042 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 157,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 156,270 miles

corosion to exhaust system

surface corosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 May 2011 155,088 miles

POWER STEERING VERY NOISEY BUT OPERATING OK

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE 24%

Pass 16 Apr 2010 153,997 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 153,983 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2009 151,587 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 151,587 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 2mm 195/60/15

Pass 9 Apr 2008 149,221 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 5 Apr 2007 147,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 141,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 140,486 miles

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.

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 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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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.

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