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S761 AAV

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,189 mi
Last recorded87,189 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS761 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 87,142 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,528 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,599 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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S761 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S761 AAV, 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 S761 AAV registered?

S761 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S761 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S761 AAV shows 8 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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