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R78 VLK

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,887 mi
Last recorded145,887 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 145,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and air freshener ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 145,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and air freshener ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 140,247 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 140,245 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 133,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 124,533 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,306 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 115,310 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front Outer CV gaitor deteriorated.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,873 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 106,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 100,349 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,418 miles

SRS light on

Pass 9 Nov 2009 90,716 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,580 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 85,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 80,473 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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R78 VLK is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R78 VLK, 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 R78 VLK registered?

R78 VLK is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R78 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 VLK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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