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R785 KGP

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,147 mi
Last recorded102,147 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 KGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2011 102,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 100,509 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 98,565 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 93,588 miles

wipers split

Pass 21 May 2007 88,212 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 82,842 miles

1 out of 2 o/s/r side lights not working

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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R785 KGP is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R785 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 R785 KGP registered?

R785 KGP is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R785 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 KGP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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