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S724 JRN

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,401 mi
Last recorded183,401 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS724 JRN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 183,401 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 169,782 miles

1 x offside rear side lamp not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2008 163,120 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2007 148,174 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 131,077 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 115,010 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 114,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S724 JRN is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S724 JRN, 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 S724 JRN registered?

S724 JRN is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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