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R837 LBV

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,405 mi
Last recorded167,405 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 LBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 167,405 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 167,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 155,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 141,464 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 137,585 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 131,251 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 131,251 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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R837 LBV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R837 LBV, 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 R837 LBV registered?

R837 LBV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R837 LBV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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