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R348 KGF

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,910 mi
Last recorded94,910 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 KGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,910 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 94,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 92,578 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 92,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,300 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,278 miles

oil leaks

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

oil leaks

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,497 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 85,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 84,136 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 82,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,349 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,675 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 79,235 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 76,507 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 76,507 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,457 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 71,457 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 66,777 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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R348 KGF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R348 KGF, 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 R348 KGF registered?

R348 KGF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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