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R354 OTH

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,495 mi
Last recorded195,495 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 OTH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 195,495 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 195,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 191,645 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 191,645 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R354 OTH is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R354 OTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R354 OTH registered?

R354 OTH is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R354 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 OTH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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