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R346 STF

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,205 mi
Last recorded134,205 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 STF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 134,205 miles

rear brake disc;s worn and pitted

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 121,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 121,685 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 112,165 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 102,561 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 102,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 94,684 miles

c.v. gaiters perrishing

offside head light beam pattern poor

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wear to front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2006 86,014 miles

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

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor.

sweating from steering rack.

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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R346 STF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R346 STF, 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 R346 STF registered?

R346 STF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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