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R121 VLK

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,352 mi
Last recorded95,352 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 May 2013 95,352 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 90,145 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 86,607 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,751 miles

front brake hoses are perishing ( STRONG ADVISE)

front number plate cracked

nearside dipbeam pattern is weak

play in steering rack

rear brake discs are corroding

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,719 miles

exhaust is showing age

front number plate is cracked

small chips in windscreen

various suspension bushes are perishing

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,212 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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R121 VLK 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 R121 VLK, 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 R121 VLK registered?

R121 VLK is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R121 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 VLK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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