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S957 SJV

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,489 mi
Last recorded148,489 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 SJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2018 148,489 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 147,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 146,832 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 144,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 143,274 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 139,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 130,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 109,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 86,578 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2009 62,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,603 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 50,722 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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S957 SJV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S957 SJV, 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 S957 SJV registered?

S957 SJV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S957 SJV safe to buy?

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