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R295 EVV

1998 Volvo S70

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,095 mi
Last recorded217,095 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 EVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 217,095 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 206,660 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 206,651 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 199,497 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 199,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Air bag light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 193,075 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 193,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 186,097 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 178,875 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 178,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 171,441 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 163,549 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 163,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 155,406 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 155,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R295 EVV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R295 EVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R295 EVV registered?

R295 EVV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R295 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 EVV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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