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R869 GNB

1998 Volvo S70

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,485 mi
Last recorded177,485 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 GNB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 177,485 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 168,230 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 168,230 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 158,445 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 158,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front tyre edges worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 148,282 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 148,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 137,547 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 119,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 119,675 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 108,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 94,787 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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R869 GNB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R869 GNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R869 GNB registered?

R869 GNB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R869 GNB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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