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R473 LRH

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,246 mi
Last recorded161,246 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 LRH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2015 161,246 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 156,907 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 156,907 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 152,641 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 152,641 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 142,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 142,964 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 128,643 miles

offside headlight pattern blurred but not dazeling

Pass 23 Jan 2010 119,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 113,420 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust/bracket corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2009 113,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s front tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust/bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 105,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 105,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 98,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 90,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R473 LRH is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R473 LRH, 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 R473 LRH registered?

R473 LRH is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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