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S763 AAV

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,037 mi
Last recorded111,037 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 111,037 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 111,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 97,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 97,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,948 miles

exhaust corroded at rear end

Fail 27 Aug 2008 84,929 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear end

Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,778 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,328 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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S763 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 62.5%.

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 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 S763 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 S763 AAV registered?

S763 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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