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R834 TVP

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,973 mi
Last recorded137,973 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 TVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 137,973 miles

ns mirror slight movement

Fail 5 Nov 2010 137,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ns mirror slight movement

Pass 6 Nov 2009 127,225 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 127,222 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 118,070 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 117,930 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 108,667 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 108,667 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 99,371 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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R834 TVP is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R834 TVP, 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 R834 TVP registered?

R834 TVP is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R834 TVP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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