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S945 VYC

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,367 mi
Last recorded160,367 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 VYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 160,367 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 151,496 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear road springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 142,985 miles

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

all four tyres worn on edges

all front and rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated

plastic covers over sills preventing a full inspection of body condition

Pass 19 Jul 2014 135,387 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Jul 2013 128,109 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 120,346 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose slightly perished

n/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 18 Jul 2012 120,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f flexi brake hose slightly perished

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,537 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 108,537 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 91,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,947 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,660 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,113 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,113 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 15 May 2007 47,375 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 39,292 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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S945 VYC is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S945 VYC, 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 S945 VYC registered?

S945 VYC is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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