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S881 JCK

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,015 mi
Last recorded139,015 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 JCK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 139,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear quater light glass broken

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount worn

Service light on

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear coil springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 138,945 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)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear quater light glass broken

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount worn

Service light on

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear coil springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 131,522 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advises rear exhuast braket

Pass 7 May 2013 128,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 128,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 126,224 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 123,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 120,397 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 120,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2009 117,563 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2008 114,515 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust rear section is quite rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2007 110,622 miles

both front brake flexy hoses are cracking and perishing

evidence of play in the o/s tie rod end

exhaust is a little rusty

n/s/f tyre is wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 105,352 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT BRAKE UNBALANCE FRONT. EVIDENCE OF PLAY IN O/S/F INNER STEERING RACK JOINT.

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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S881 JCK is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S881 JCK, 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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S881 JCK is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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