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S998 JRW

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,423 mi
Last recorded148,423 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 JRW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 148,423 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 142,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 138,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 133,328 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 133,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 127,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 119,580 miles

Nearside and offside front fog lamps are damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2009 119,580 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front fog lamps are damaged

Pass 28 May 2008 114,134 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 114,091 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 106,222 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 98,089 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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S998 JRW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S998 JRW, 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 S998 JRW registered?

S998 JRW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S998 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S998 JRW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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