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R423 DVX

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,265 mi
Last recorded56,265 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 DVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 May 2020 56,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,049 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,886 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,329 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,122 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,767 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,796 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 195-60-15

Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,683 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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R423 DVX is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R423 DVX, 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 R423 DVX registered?

R423 DVX is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R423 DVX safe to buy?

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