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S861 ANW

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,125 mi
Last recorded127,125 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 ANW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 127,125 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 126,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 125,679 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 125,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S861 ANW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S861 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.

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What year was S861 ANW registered?

S861 ANW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S861 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 ANW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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