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R769 YWF

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,100 mi
Last recorded74,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 YWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 74,100 miles

slight perishing O/S/F tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2012 74,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight perishing O/S/F tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,279 miles

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

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

all brake discs marked

general corrosion under car

Pass 20 Jul 2007 73,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,757 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 65,438 miles

Advise advanced wear on inner edges of rear tyres.

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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R769 YWF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R769 YWF, 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 R769 YWF registered?

R769 YWF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R769 YWF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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