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R808 BOL

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

119,224 mi
Last recorded119,224 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 BOL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2008 119,224 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

hand brake travel high but not to stop

n/s/front inner cv boot split

Pass 23 May 2007 117,700 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

deterioration of front number plate

n/s/f inner drive sharf boot split

rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 23 May 2007 117,700 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

deterioration of front number plate.

n/s/f inner drive-shaft boot split.

rear tyres unevenly worn.

windscreen washer bottle top missing.

Pass 25 May 2006 110,671 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

brake squeal

cap missing from washer bottle

coolant leaking

low effort on hand brake

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2006 110,218 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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R808 BOL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R808 BOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R808 BOL registered?

R808 BOL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R808 BOL safe to buy?

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