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S857 ANW

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,276 mi
Last recorded167,276 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 ANW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 167,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 167,270 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 157,301 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 152,560 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 152,560 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 152,283 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 150,593 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 141,316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 134,212 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 124,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 117,333 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 112,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 107,431 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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S857 ANW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S857 ANW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S857 ANW registered?

S857 ANW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S857 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S857 ANW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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