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S842 SLH

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,693 mi
Last recorded53,693 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 SLH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,693 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 51,018 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,718 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,099 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,447 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,664 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,031 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,833 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,142 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,440 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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S842 SLH is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S842 SLH, 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 S842 SLH registered?

S842 SLH is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S842 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S842 SLH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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