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R350 YAL

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,969 mi
Last recorded81,969 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 YAL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,969 miles

NSR tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,109 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 73,109 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,048 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket weakening

slight play in offside front roll bar link

Pass 1 May 2009 63,080 miles

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

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyre 3mm on edges

Fail 1 May 2009 63,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyre 3mm on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,467 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,814 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 47,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 39,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R350 YAL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R350 YAL, 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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R350 YAL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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