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R895 ETW

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,805 mi
Last recorded140,805 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 ETW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 140,805 miles

battery insecure possibly to big for battery tray

front brake discs slightly worn, rear discs slightly rusty

front brake hoses perishing

front coil springs corroding

nearside front anti roll bar link arm slightly worn

nearside front tyre tread is low on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2009 140,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure possibly to big for battery tray

front brake discs slightly worn, rear discs slightly rusty

front brake hoses perishing

front coil springs corroding

nearside front anti roll bar link arm slightly worn

nearside front tyre tread is low on edges

Pass 12 May 2008 139,271 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2008 139,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2007 122,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

stone chip in off side front driving lamp lens no effect on beam pattern

Pass 8 May 2006 114,317 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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R895 ETW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R895 ETW, 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 R895 ETW registered?

R895 ETW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R895 ETW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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