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R310 DPV

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,612 mi
Last recorded90,612 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 DPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 81,301 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 73,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,775 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,522 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

CHILD / BABY SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / WEARING ON INNER EDGE 195 / 60 / 15 V / ADVISE TO REPLACE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / WEARING ON INNER EDGE 195 / 60 / 15 V / ADVISE TO REPLACE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,218 miles

Offside rear tyre 1.6mm in places

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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R310 DPV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R310 DPV, 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

How do I check the history of R310 DPV?

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What year was R310 DPV registered?

R310 DPV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R310 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R310 DPV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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