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R159 WJF

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,301 mi
Last recorded143,301 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 WJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 143,301 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 143,301 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 129,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 129,063 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 118,031 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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R159 WJF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R159 WJF, 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 R159 WJF registered?

R159 WJF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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