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R404 FJO

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 124,774 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 124,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 114,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

os lamp pattern poor brake discs corroded osf drop link worn

Pass 17 May 2010 114,404 miles

os lamp pattern poor brake discs corroded osf drop link worn

Pass 26 May 2009 108,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 101,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O.S HEADLIGHT ON LOWER LIMIT AND BEN REPARED WITH TAPE

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 May 2008 101,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O.S HEADLIGHT ON LOWER LIMIT AND BEN REPARED WITH TAPE

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 May 2007 91,404 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers

Pass 24 May 2006 83,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 75,977 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 75,977 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Advise rear tyres wearing very slighty on inner & outer edges

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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R404 FJO is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R404 FJO, 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 R404 FJO registered?

R404 FJO is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R404 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 FJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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