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S891 CNH

1998 Volvo S70

Purple Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

237,516 mi
Last recorded237,516 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 CNH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 237,516 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 237,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 232,411 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 229,288 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 221,985 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 215,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 215,558 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 203,296 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 203,296 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 193,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

near side rear brake disc grooved/pitted.

slight judder from offside and nearside rear brakes.

Fail 5 May 2011 192,993 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

near side rear brake disc grooved/pitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 184,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 184,006 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 174,465 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

front section exhaust cracked..borderline failure

Fail 7 May 2009 174,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

front section exhaust cracked..borderline failure

Pass 7 May 2008 162,381 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 162,378 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 143,853 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 129,027 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 115,493 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 115,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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S891 CNH is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S891 CNH, 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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S891 CNH is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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