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R874 FWU

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,767 mi
Last recorded119,767 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 FWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,767 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 119,765 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 118,734 miles

oil filter corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 118,621 miles

tread getting low on both front tyres, nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 116,295 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 110,645 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 110,638 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 109,011 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres are worn low

Pass 10 Feb 2010 106,436 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 106,436 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 104,105 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 101,348 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 99,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 97,546 miles

front bumper damaged

slight weeep from steering rack

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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R874 FWU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R874 FWU, 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 R874 FWU registered?

R874 FWU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R874 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 FWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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