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R889 VLS

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,961 mi
Last recorded136,961 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 VLS
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2011 136,961 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o's rack end worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 136,961 miles

o's rack end worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 128,278 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 111,333 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 111,333 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 99,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 96,991 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 94,501 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 94,501 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 90,707 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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R889 VLS is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R889 VLS, 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 R889 VLS registered?

R889 VLS is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R889 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 VLS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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