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R609 VEY

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,535 mi
Last recorded135,535 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 VEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 135,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 133,268 miles

both front headlights beam pattern is fuzzy

child car seat installed to offside rear seat at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2009 129,726 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 129,726 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 126,070 miles

advise front no plate cracked

advise spair tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 15 Oct 2007 119,803 miles

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 16 Oct 2006 115,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 110,476 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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R609 VEY is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R609 VEY, 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 R609 VEY registered?

R609 VEY is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R609 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R609 VEY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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