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R183 JMA

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,712 mi
Last recorded185,712 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 JMA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 185,712 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 185,712 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 180,485 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 180,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 170,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 159,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 147,557 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 147,557 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 135,354 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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R183 JMA is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R183 JMA, 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 R183 JMA registered?

R183 JMA is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R183 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 JMA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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