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R294 GDE

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,569 mi
Last recorded173,569 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 GDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 173,569 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 173,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 169,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 169,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 164,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 160,959 miles

both rear shock absorbers bolttom bushes starting to crack

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front and rear discs

dampness around steering rack

near side front brake slightly binding on

off side rear tyre just legal

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

small cracks in both front flexible brake hoses

Fail 2 Mar 2006 160,959 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorbers bottom bushes starting to crack

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front and rear discs

dampness around steering rack

near side front brake slightly binding on

near side front tyre just legal

off side rear tyre just legal

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

small cracks in both front flexible brake hoses

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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R294 GDE is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R294 GDE, 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 R294 GDE registered?

R294 GDE is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R294 GDE safe to buy?

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