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S7 OGW

1998 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,549 mi
Last recorded131,549 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 OGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 120,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 105,953 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 105,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside door mirror loose

poor beam image on headlamps

sill covers fitted

unable to check steering and suspension fully due to faults

Fail 19 Sep 2008 100,098 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 100,098 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,643 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 96,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 79,207 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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S7 OGW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S7 OGW, 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 S7 OGW registered?

S7 OGW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S7 OGW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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