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S906 BFE

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,929 mi
Last recorded163,929 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 BFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 163,929 miles

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

Missfire detected on pull away at lower end revs

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

Off side front head lamp wiper motor is running constantly

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service light showing on dash

Top Engine earth strap to the off side is broken

Fail 11 Oct 2010 163,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Missfire detected on pull away at lower end revs

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

Off side front head lamp wiper motor is running constantly

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service light showing on dash

Top Engine earth strap to the off side is broken

Pass 27 Oct 2009 159,023 miles

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

NAIL in Off side rear tyre tread

NAILS x 2 in Near side rear tyre tread

Fail 26 Oct 2009 159,021 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

NAIL in Off side rear tyre tread

NAILS x 2 in Near side rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Jul 2008 148,511 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 138,332 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 138,221 miles

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

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

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

REAR PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL .....DISCS ONLY AVERAGE CONDITION ......NO JUDDER YET......

Pass 17 Jul 2006 127,230 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 115,279 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 115,279 miles

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

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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S906 BFE is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S906 BFE, 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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S906 BFE is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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