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R503 LRH

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,403 mi
Last recorded125,403 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 LRH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 125,403 miles

exhaust emissions close to maximum limate

Fail 31 May 2008 125,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 115,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 106,856 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 106,856 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 104,234 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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R503 LRH is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R503 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R503 LRH registered?

R503 LRH is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R503 LRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 LRH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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