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R863 RBY

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,848 mi
Last recorded100,848 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 RBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2008 100,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear box oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2008 100,848 miles

gear box oil leaks

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 95,980 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 95,980 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 91,597 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 91,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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R863 RBY is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R863 RBY, 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 R863 RBY registered?

R863 RBY is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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