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R582 AAT

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,766 mi
Last recorded135,766 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 AAT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 135,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 132,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 132,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 124,632 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 114,596 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 114,577 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 106,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 98,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 82,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge. nearside front tyre worn on both edges, offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Feb 2006 73,050 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 73,050 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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R582 AAT is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R582 AAT, 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 R582 AAT registered?

R582 AAT is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R582 AAT safe to buy?

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