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R129 OEG

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,014 mi
Last recorded156,014 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 156,014 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 142,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,995 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 115,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condensation to nearside headlight lens

stonhole to nearside headlight lens

Pass 17 Apr 2009 106,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 97,296 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 97,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 69,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R129 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R129 OEG, 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 R129 OEG registered?

R129 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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