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R757 NPY

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

179,821 mi
Last recorded179,821 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 NPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 179,821 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 179,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2007 173,766 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 160,191 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 160,191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2006 160,160 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 153,907 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 153,907 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 153,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

STEERING LOCK TO LOCK (NEARSIDE LOCKSTOP DAMAGED ON LOWER WISHBONE)

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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R757 NPY is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R757 NPY, 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 R757 NPY registered?

R757 NPY is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R757 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 NPY shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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