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S977 UMY

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,685 mi
Last recorded106,685 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 UMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,685 miles

child seat installed not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,362 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 104,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 95,752 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 95,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,918 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 73,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,945 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 70,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,045 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,720 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,934 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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S977 UMY is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S977 UMY, 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 S977 UMY registered?

S977 UMY is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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