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S828 NPO

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,204 mi
Last recorded144,204 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 NPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 144,204 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 139,404 miles

rear pads are 60% worn discs are slightly pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 139,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear pads are 60% worn discs are slightly pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 133,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f driveshaft oil seal is slightly leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 121,632 miles

engine sounds like it has a slight misfire when cold

o/s/f fog light lense is cracked

rear exhaust section bracket is corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 121,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine sounds like it has a slight misfire when cold

o/s/f fog light lense is cracked

rear exhaust section bracket is corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking 195/60/R15V mohawk

Fail 28 Oct 2011 114,593 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking 195/60/R15V mohawk

Pass 21 Oct 2010 108,396 miles

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

n/s/f anit roll bar link arm dust covers split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2009 102,457 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 102,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,573 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 94,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,158 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 86,094 miles

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

Both front wiper blades split on ends

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 76,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 68,635 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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S828 NPO is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S828 NPO, 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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S828 NPO is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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