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S710 SJA

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,438 mi
Last recorded150,438 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 SJA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 150,438 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 146,194 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 146,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 142,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 138,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 133,790 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 130,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 122,903 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 119,047 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 112,190 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 112,147 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 106,039 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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S710 SJA is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S710 SJA, 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 S710 SJA registered?

S710 SJA is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S710 SJA safe to buy?

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