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R101 TBC

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 TBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 131,007 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 131,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 123,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 123,607 miles

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

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 117,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 117,404 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 112,322 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 106,470 miles

front pads geting down

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust rusting

top engine stay ruber mount split

Pass 2 Feb 2006 99,825 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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R101 TBC is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R101 TBC, 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 R101 TBC registered?

R101 TBC is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R101 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 TBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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