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S833 PEG

1998 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,239 mi
Last recorded140,239 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 PEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 140,239 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 140,238 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres slightly mishaped on edges

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Oct 2008 128,291 miles

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

front number plate cracked and rear deterioating

o/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 23 Oct 2007 113,089 miles

footbrake has slightly soft feel

Pass 17 Oct 2006 97,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 83,860 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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S833 PEG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S833 PEG, 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 S833 PEG registered?

S833 PEG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S833 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S833 PEG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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