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R894 UKX

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,370 mi
Last recorded148,370 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 UKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 148,370 miles

rear brake pads appear worn

both outter sills obscured by plastic trims

brake fluid level low

e/m/l light on

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn very low

oil leaks

perrishing to suspension bushes

rear tyres perrished and heavily stepped

service light on

slight bind to o/s/f brake

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 148,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outter sills obscured by plastic trims

brake fluid level low

e/m/l light on

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn very low

oil leaks

perrishing to suspension bushes

rear brake pads appear worn

rear tyres perrished and heavily stepped

service light on

slight bind to o/s/f brake

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 141,441 miles

front and rear tyres cracking

slight wear in n/s/f link arm

Pass 2 May 2012 139,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 137,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 134,824 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 132,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 128,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2007 124,650 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 124,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 119,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 119,638 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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R894 UKX is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R894 UKX, 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 R894 UKX registered?

R894 UKX is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R894 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R894 UKX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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