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R991 XWL

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,051 mi
Last recorded143,051 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 143,051 miles

both front wishbones front and rear bushes starting to show signs of wear

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged and cracks starting to show on tread

slight sweat around steering rack and oil level low

Fail 3 Oct 2008 143,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front wishbones front and rear bushes starting to show signs of wear

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged and cracks starting to show on tread

slight sweat around steering rack and oil level low

Pass 18 Sep 2007 138,475 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 138,475 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 132,754 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 132,754 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2005 124,630 miles

Off Side Rear Tyre Has A Slight Cut On The Inside Sidewall

Offside Front Wing Insecure At Mudflap

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 124,630 miles

Off Side Rear Tyre Has A Slight Cut On The Inside Sidewall

Offside Front Wing Insecure At Mudflap

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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R991 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R991 XWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R991 XWL registered?

R991 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R991 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 XWL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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