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R288 JDM

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,506 mi
Last recorded106,506 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 JDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 106,506 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 106,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 104,988 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 103,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2007 103,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 84,908 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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R288 JDM is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R288 JDM, 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 R288 JDM registered?

R288 JDM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R288 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 JDM shows 6 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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