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GAF 142V

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,640 mi
Last recorded119,640 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAF 142V
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 119,640 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 110,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 100,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 95,614 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 95,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GAF 142V is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GAF 142V, 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 GAF 142V registered?

GAF 142V is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is GAF 142V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAF 142V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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