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R887 AVU

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 AVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 90,115 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 90,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 85,260 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 82,208 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 82,176 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R887 AVU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue 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 R887 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 R887 AVU registered?

R887 AVU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R887 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 AVU shows 6 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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