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R961 UBV

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,274 mi
Last recorded53,274 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 UBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,274 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 53,274 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 50,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 47,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,622 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 41,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,387 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,267 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 36,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

inside sidewalls of all four tyres swohing light cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,137 miles

inside sidewalls of all four tyres swohing light cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,968 miles

NSR and OSR Tyres Cracking on sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,309 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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R961 UBV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R961 UBV, 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 R961 UBV registered?

R961 UBV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R961 UBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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