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R434 BVF

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,532 mi
Last recorded147,532 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 BVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 147,532 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 147,532 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 141,762 miles

15% front brake imbalance

oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2014 136,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake pads worn

oil leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2013 129,044 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 129,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brakes worn

Pass 7 Dec 2012 122,185 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 122,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 115,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front roll bar links worn

headlight patterns/outputs deteriorating//poor

Pass 1 Dec 2010 107,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlight patterns poor

tyres getting down

Pass 2 Dec 2009 98,987 miles

offside front tyre outer shoulder on limit..

offside rear tyre inner shoulder on limit.

rear silencer metal brackets is broken. but still ,secure.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 98,987 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre outer shoulder on limit..

offside rear tyre inner shoulder on limit.

rear silencer metal brackets is broken. but still ,secure.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,764 miles

Offside front wiper blade is splitting.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,942 miles

Front brake discs are very worn.

Offside front wiper blade is splitting.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 80,617 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are very worn.

Offside front wiper blade is splitting.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 69,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2005 57,496 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 57,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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R434 BVF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R434 BVF, 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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R434 BVF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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