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R885 AVU

1998 Volvo S70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,407 mi
Last recorded118,407 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 AVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 118,407 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 118,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 113,126 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 113,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 107,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 102,768 miles

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

foot brakes slighty travel

Pass 8 Jun 2006 98,958 miles

travel foot brake

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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R885 AVU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R885 AVU, 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 R885 AVU registered?

R885 AVU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R885 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 AVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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