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R387 DDA

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,860 mi
Last recorded153,860 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 DDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 153,860 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering wrack end offside

Pass 30 Aug 2013 153,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 150,284 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 150,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 143,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 131,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 119,600 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 111,310 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 101,696 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 94,544 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 84,191 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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R387 DDA is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R387 DDA, 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 R387 DDA registered?

R387 DDA is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R387 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 DDA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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