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A18 PGR

1998 Volvo S70

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,607 mi
Last recorded110,607 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PGR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 110,607 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 107,306 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 106,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 92,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 89,210 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 79,844 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

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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A18 PGR is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A18 PGR, 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 A18 PGR registered?

A18 PGR is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A18 PGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 PGR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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