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S74 LTF

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,309 mi
Last recorded164,309 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 LTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 164,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 153,764 miles

near side and off side front and rear brake discs corroded

near side rear tyre deteriorate on outer side wall plus cuts on outer edges

Fail 23 Mar 2011 153,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side and off side front and rear brake discs corroded

near side rear tyre deteriorate on outer side wall plus cuts on outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 148,351 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 143,426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 136,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 128,588 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 121,508 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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S74 LTF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S74 LTF, 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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S74 LTF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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