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S712 SJA

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,619 mi
Last recorded190,619 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 SJA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 190,619 miles

both front anti-roll bar rubber boots split

Fail 9 Dec 2010 190,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both front anti-roll bar rubber boots split

Pass 15 Dec 2009 183,408 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 176,739 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 176,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 171,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 165,407 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 165,307 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 158,995 miles

Headlamp beam pattern very poor. †Nsr tyre wall deteriorating.

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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S712 SJA is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S712 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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S712 SJA is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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