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R411 PGM

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,789 mi
Last recorded178,789 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 PGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 178,789 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 178,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 168,409 miles

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

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

dust cover split on offside track rod end

exhaust system becoming corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

headlight aim becoming poor due to reflectors in headlamps in poor condition

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2008 154,618 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 154,099 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight play in nsf link rod

Pass 6 Aug 2007 140,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls are showing signs of cracking ( not showing signs of cords )

Fail 10 Aug 2006 127,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc's and pads will need replacing very soon !!!

n/s/f and rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack ( not showing cords )

n/s/f wiper split at the end ( still clearing the screen )

o/s/r tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking ( not showing cords )

Pass 10 Aug 2006 127,387 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc's and pads will need replacing very soon !!!

n/s/f and rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack ( not showing cords )

n/s/f wiper split at the end ( still clearing the screen )

o/s/r tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking ( not showing cords )

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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R411 PGM is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R411 PGM, 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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R411 PGM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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