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R471 AOB

1998 Volvo S70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,661 mi
Last recorded189,661 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 AOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 189,661 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 189,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 180,424 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 180,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 177,871 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 177,533 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 172,001 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 2 Apr 2009 172,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 10 Apr 2008 166,568 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 166,506 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 158,466 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 158,466 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 152,166 miles

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK END JOINT [RECHECK NEXT SERVICE OR M.O.T.

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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R471 AOB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R471 AOB, 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 R471 AOB registered?

R471 AOB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R471 AOB safe to buy?

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