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R586 GCV

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,674 mi
Last recorded70,674 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 GCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 70,674 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 70,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,366 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 58,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,530 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,705 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 45,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,816 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,816 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R586 GCV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R586 GCV, 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 R586 GCV registered?

R586 GCV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R586 GCV safe to buy?

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