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R450 KAE

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,346 mi
Last recorded106,346 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 KAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 106,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 106,345 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,315 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 105,549 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 105,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 104,360 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 104,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,203 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,222 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,291 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 91,737 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,295 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 83,022 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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R450 KAE is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R450 KAE, 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 R450 KAE registered?

R450 KAE is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R450 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 KAE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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