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R537 HKG

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,597 mi
Last recorded179,597 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 HKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 179,597 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 179,597 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 171,191 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 171,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 165,114 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 157,591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 148,744 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 143,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 137,599 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 137,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R537 HKG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R537 HKG, 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 R537 HKG registered?

R537 HKG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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