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R771 KGP

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,731 mi
Last recorded95,731 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 KGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear mount is deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2016 95,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust rear mount is deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,845 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,729 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 72,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,601 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,958 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,670 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,040 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,965 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 47,965 miles

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

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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R771 KGP is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R771 KGP, 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 R771 KGP registered?

R771 KGP is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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