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R366 VLL

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,789 mi
Last recorded68,789 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 VLL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 68,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre damaged outer side wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,285 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both headlight beam patterns poor

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded and weak

Fail 25 Feb 2017 65,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front Brake Discs corroded

rear Brake Discs corroded

rear Exhaust Mounts broken - system still adequately supported

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,939 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,769 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,110 miles

both front tyres worn low outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 56,543 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,638 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,136 miles

both front tyres very slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,225 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,999 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,882 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,363 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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R366 VLL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R366 VLL, 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 R366 VLL registered?

R366 VLL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R366 VLL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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