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R983 FCA

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,947 mi
Last recorded112,947 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 FCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2012 112,947 miles

lambda light on

nearside front suspension top bush splitting

nearside repeater fading

offside lower engine support seperating

slight offside front footbrake judder

Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,026 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 89,540 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 77,888 miles

Oil leak

front tyres perished

Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 70,088 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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R983 FCA is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R983 FCA, 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 R983 FCA registered?

R983 FCA is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 May 1998.

Is R983 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R983 FCA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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