MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,961 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o's rack end worn
o's rack end worn
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)
Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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