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R84 KPE

1998 Volvo S70

Brown Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,690 mi
Last recorded100,690 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 KPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 100,690 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 100,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,468 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 94,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 88,742 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,470 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 80,470 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear corner on rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,790 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 70,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,585 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 66,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,780 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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R84 KPE is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Brown with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R84 KPE, 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 R84 KPE registered?

R84 KPE is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R84 KPE safe to buy?

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