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R168 DVT

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,278 mi
Last recorded174,278 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 DVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 174,278 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 174,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 164,074 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 147,289 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 147,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 137,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 128,673 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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R168 DVT is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R168 DVT, 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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R168 DVT is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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