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L9 LWB

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,621 mi
Last recorded137,621 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 LWB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2013 137,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 129,414 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 121,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 111,890 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 101,214 miles

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

rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2008 89,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,132 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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L9 LWB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L9 LWB, 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 L9 LWB registered?

L9 LWB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L9 LWB safe to buy?

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