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R175 WJF

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,706 mi
Last recorded91,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 WJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

child seat nearside rear

Fail 27 Jun 2015 91,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

child seat nearside rear

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,863 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 81,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 79,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,266 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 64,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs heavilly lipped

n/s/f brake flexi pipe lightly cracking

o/s/f tyre at 2mm

service light on

suspect tracking out

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,967 miles

front brake discs heavilly lipped

n/s/f brake flexi pipe lightly cracking

o/s/f tyre at 2mm

service light on

suspect tracking out

Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,253 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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R175 WJF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R175 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 R175 WJF registered?

R175 WJF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R175 WJF safe to buy?

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