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R232 TSL

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,970 mi
Last recorded127,970 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 TSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 127,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 126,315 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 121,688 miles

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

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2008 113,578 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 113,578 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play at nearside steering rod

play at offside steering rod

Pass 28 Mar 2007 103,905 miles

very slight play at offside steering rod

Pass 5 Apr 2006 93,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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R232 TSL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R232 TSL, 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 R232 TSL registered?

R232 TSL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R232 TSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 TSL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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