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S886 TKG

1998 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

258,711 mi
Last recorded258,711 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 TKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 258,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated both sides

o/s/r chassis leg slightly corroded

rear subframe bushes slight play both sides

slight play lower wishbone bushes both sides under load

Fail 7 Oct 2015 258,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated both sides

o/s/r chassis leg slightly corroded

rear subframe bushes slight play both sides

slight play lower wishbone bushes both sides under load

Fail 6 Oct 2015 258,606 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front & rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated

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

oil leaks

under side of vehicle heaverly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 255,348 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated

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

general underside corrosion

o/s door check strap broken

Fail 29 Sep 2014 255,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated

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

general underside corrosion

o/s door check strap broken

Pass 11 May 2013 251,232 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 248,582 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 248,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2010 244,088 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 244,088 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,449 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 23,440 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake travel advise

Pass 18 Oct 2008 231,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 231,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 225,484 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 225,479 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 202,456 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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S886 TKG is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 132,990 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S886 TKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S886 TKG registered?

S886 TKG is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S886 TKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S886 TKG shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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