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R827 JFT

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,882 mi
Last recorded197,882 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 JFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 197,882 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 197,821 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2008 184,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

REAR EXHAUST HANGER MISSING

Pass 14 Sep 2007 176,108 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 176,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 167,772 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 167,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 158,496 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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R827 JFT is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R827 JFT, 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 R827 JFT registered?

R827 JFT is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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