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R56 XWL

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,687 mi
Last recorded167,687 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2012 167,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minimum reserve travel from parking brake lever. we advise attention a.s.a.p

nearside rear coil spring bump stop deteriorating

nearside windscreen wiper blade split. we advise it is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 20 Jan 2011 166,209 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 162,045 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 156,301 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 150,800 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 141,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 134,882 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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R56 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R56 XWL, 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 R56 XWL registered?

R56 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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