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R170 FOO

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,253 mi
Last recorded104,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 FOO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,253 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 99,951 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 99,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,236 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,879 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,343 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 62,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,675 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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R170 FOO is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R170 FOO, 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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R170 FOO is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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