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UEZ 1905

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,179 mi
Last recorded58,179 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 1905
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,179 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,179 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,095 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 56,095 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 52,476 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 52,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 47,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 43,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,422 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2008 32,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 28,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 25,672 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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UEZ 1905 is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UEZ 1905, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEZ 1905 registered?

UEZ 1905 is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is UEZ 1905 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEZ 1905 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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