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R211 AWL

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,560 mi
Last recorded136,560 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 136,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 128,323 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,296 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 118,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2012 108,154 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake shoes grabbing/binding slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2012 108,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r parking brake shoes grabbing/binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 99,291 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 96,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 91,840 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 91,717 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,488 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 87,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 82,753 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 82,723 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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R211 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R211 AWL, 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 R211 AWL registered?

R211 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R211 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 AWL shows 15 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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