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R764 LFL

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,848 mi
Last recorded137,848 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 LFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 137,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 137,847 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 131,209 miles

'grindy' noise from nearside rear when wheel turned- suspect handbrake shoes require checking/ attention?

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bonnet hinges partially siezed

boot open light on dash

exhaust held in with temporary bracket

front number plate cracked

metallic noise from offside rear? suspect brake pad shim or clip fault? further investigation required

p.a.s. very noisy and slightly 'rough' in operation

poly vee belt perished

service light on dash

Fail 24 Aug 2010 131,209 miles

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

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

'grindy' noise from nearside rear when wheel turned- suspect handbrake shoes require checking/ attention?

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bonnet hinges partially siezed

boot open light on dash

bulb warning light on dash

engine oil very low and dip stick rusty!

exhaust held in with temporary bracket

front number plate cracked

metallic noise from offside rear? suspect brake pad shim or clip fault? further investigation required

nearside rear inner sidelight bulb is not working

p.a.s. very noisy and slightly 'rough' in operation

poly vee belt perished

service light on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2009 122,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 111,228 miles

both rear indicator bulbs loosing colour

front number plate cracked

offside headlight lens damaged

power steering pinion damp with oil, also nearside steering rack boot is damp with oil. recommend further investigation into possible rack leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 100,322 miles

Screen stone chipped

Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,776 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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R764 LFL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc 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 R764 LFL, 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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R764 LFL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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