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S892 KHG

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,669 mi
Last recorded123,669 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 KHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 123,669 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 123,669 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system in poor condition & rear mount broke.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 116,055 miles

Both front brake pipes starting to perrish

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

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

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 107,987 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 100,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 93,345 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 86,697 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 77,102 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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S892 KHG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S892 KHG, 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 S892 KHG registered?

S892 KHG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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