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R443 BVU

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,970 mi
Last recorded87,970 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 BVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 87,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 87,969 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

abs seems to be over sensitive,

Fail 15 Apr 2010 80,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

abs seems to be over sensitive,

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,678 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 71,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,127 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,371 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 46,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R443 BVU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R443 BVU, 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 R443 BVU registered?

R443 BVU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R443 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 BVU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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