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S912 CUB

1998 Volvo S70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,557 mi
Last recorded193,557 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 CUB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 193,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 191,700 miles

lower brake reading offside parking brake

Fail 16 Jan 2018 191,698 miles

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

lower brake reading offside parking brake

Pass 25 Jan 2017 185,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 185,997 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 174,784 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 174,784 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 165,657 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 165,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 157,452 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 5 Jun 2013 157,452 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 28 Jun 2012 148,443 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 148,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 139,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

poor image on headlights

Pass 24 May 2010 131,945 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 124,628 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate has minor damage

Pass 1 Jun 2009 124,628 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate has minor damage

Pass 1 May 2008 114,703 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 May 2008 114,703 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 102,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 93,406 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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S912 CUB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S912 CUB, 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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S912 CUB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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