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R104 TBD

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,668 mi
Last recorded141,668 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 TBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 141,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERRISHING NEEDS CHANGING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERRISHING NEEDS CHANGING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 139,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 138,891 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,640 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 134,952 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 133,855 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 131,487 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 129,115 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,919 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 126,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 124,136 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 118,850 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 113,018 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 108,068 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 103,608 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 99,828 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 95,939 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 95,932 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 89,506 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 89,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R104 TBD is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R104 TBD, 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 R104 TBD registered?

R104 TBD is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R104 TBD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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