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R338 KGB

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,125 mi
Last recorded183,125 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 KGB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 183,125 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 172,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 171,809 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 171,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 164,926 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket corroded and snapped.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 156,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 149,508 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 149,508 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 141,670 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 134,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 130,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 124,508 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 124,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 116,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 109,661 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 103,812 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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R338 KGB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R338 KGB, 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 R338 KGB registered?

R338 KGB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R338 KGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 KGB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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