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R573 PNL

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,115 mi
Last recorded172,115 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 PNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2010 172,115 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 172,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 170,345 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 170,345 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 169,339 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 169,339 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 166,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R573 PNL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R573 PNL, 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 R573 PNL registered?

R573 PNL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R573 PNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R573 PNL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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