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R162 WJF

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

72,110 mi
Last recorded72,110 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 WJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2008 72,110 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,110 miles

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,218 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades in poor condition

rear number plate delaminating [dirt ingress]

Fail 26 Oct 2007 69,218 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades in poor condition

rear number plate delaminating [dirt ingress]

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all discs surface corrosion thru standing

exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2006 45,541 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all discs surface corrosion thru standing

exhaust corroding

rear disc pads look low

Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,085 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 45,085 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 45,009 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R162 WJF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R162 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R162 WJF registered?

R162 WJF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R162 WJF shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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