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R266 UMJ

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,857 mi
Last recorded143,857 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 143,857 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 143,857 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank wadding in poor condition.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 140,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 139,797 miles

staining on fuel filter,no visible leaks.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 135,906 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Jan 2009 133,416 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 128,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 122,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 115,582 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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R266 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R266 UMJ, 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 R266 UMJ registered?

R266 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R266 UMJ safe to buy?

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