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R782 HWU

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,353 mi
Last recorded125,353 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 HWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 125,353 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 125,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 122,798 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 122,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 118,233 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 118,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 113,844 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 108,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 108,799 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 106,164 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 106,164 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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R782 HWU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R782 HWU, 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 R782 HWU registered?

R782 HWU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R782 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R782 HWU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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