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R990 TTF

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

218,937 mi
Last recorded218,937 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 TTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 218,937 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 218,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 214,808 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 214,808 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 212,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 210,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 208,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 201,859 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 201,859 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 198,920 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 198,920 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 194,851 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 188,793 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 188,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 181,967 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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R990 TTF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R990 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 R990 TTF registered?

R990 TTF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R990 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 TTF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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