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R326 CCY

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,140 mi
Last recorded128,140 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 CCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 128,140 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 124,273 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 120,426 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 116,616 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 112,662 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 108,130 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 108,128 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 103,118 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 98,426 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,078 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 93,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R326 CCY is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R326 CCY, 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 R326 CCY registered?

R326 CCY is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R326 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 CCY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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