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R873 NAV

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,797 mi
Last recorded96,797 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 NAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,797 miles

all indicator bulbs losing colour

both front brake flexi hoses cracked/perished(just meets)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

evidence of brake fluid on servo(no obvious leaks found)

evidence of oil leak/poss from oil filter

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

front number plate damaged(still readable)

o/s c.v gaitor perished/cracked(not leaking)

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear shock absorber bottom bushes perished

Fail 13 Apr 2010 96,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

all indicator bulbs losing colour

both front brake flexi hoses cracked/perished(just meets)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

evidence of brake fluid on servo(no obvious leaks found)

evidence of oil leak/poss from oil filter

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

front number plate damaged(still readable)

o/s c.v gaitor perished/cracked(not leaking)

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear shock absorber bottom bushes perished

Pass 6 Oct 2008 89,271 miles

both headlamp patterns getting poor

n/s cv gaitor perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2008 89,266 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both headlamp patterns getting poor

n/s cv gaitor perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 85,367 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 85,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,929 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 80,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R873 NAV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R873 NAV, 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 R873 NAV registered?

R873 NAV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R873 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 NAV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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