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R790 XWL

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,436 mi
Last recorded127,436 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 127,436 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 121,056 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 115,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

offside inner tie rod slight play present

Pass 29 Apr 2010 109,230 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 109,230 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2009 104,008 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 104,008 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 98,018 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 91,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,764 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 84,764 miles

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

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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R790 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R790 XWL, 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 R790 XWL registered?

R790 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R790 XWL safe to buy?

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