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R687 BOU

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,087 mi
Last recorded241,087 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 BOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 241,087 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 236,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 227,702 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 227,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 216,054 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 216,054 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 198,070 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 184,473 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R687 BOU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R687 BOU, 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 R687 BOU registered?

R687 BOU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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