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S804 BHR

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,084 mi
Last recorded136,084 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 BHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 136,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 114,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,807 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 115,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 May 2008 104,005 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 103,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 9 May 2008 103,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 82,938 miles

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

front pads not visable

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,025 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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S804 BHR is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S804 BHR, 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 S804 BHR registered?

S804 BHR is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S804 BHR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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