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S799 AAV

1998 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,517 mi
Last recorded134,517 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 131,520 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 131,520 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,330 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 124,326 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 120,073 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 120,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2012 114,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 107,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 100,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,735 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 94,734 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 89,303 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 89,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 80,622 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 80,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 74,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 66,485 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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S799 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S799 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 S799 AAV registered?

S799 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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