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R969 TTF

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,043 mi
Last recorded207,043 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 TTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 207,043 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust mount broken (metal part of exhaust)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 207,043 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust mount broken (metal part of exhaust)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 184,219 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 184,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2007 177,131 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 177,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r number plate light not working

rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2006 166,500 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 166,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 156,854 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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R969 TTF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R969 TTF, 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 R969 TTF registered?

R969 TTF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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