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R364 PRH

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,530 mi
Last recorded93,530 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 PRH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 93,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

blue smoke out of tailpipe when reving

checked engine oil dipstick milky(engine breathers)???.

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing outer edge starting to go bald

offside front c.v boot starting to crack

offside front tyre inner edge starting to go bald

offside headlamp pattern slighty weak (possible bulb)

slight play in offside front track arm

Pass 10 Mar 2008 81,063 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

offside headlamp image poor

Fail 10 Mar 2008 81,063 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside headlamp image poor

Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,446 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 62,092 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2006 62,092 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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R364 PRH is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R364 PRH, 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 R364 PRH registered?

R364 PRH is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R364 PRH safe to buy?

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