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S403 RPW

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,448 mi
Last recorded146,448 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 RPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 146,448 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 146,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 144,032 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 142,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 140,342 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 140,342 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 138,434 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 135,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 133,851 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 133,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,482 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 127,313 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 123,134 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 118,784 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 115,127 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 112,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 106,829 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 106,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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S403 RPW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S403 RPW, 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 S403 RPW registered?

S403 RPW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S403 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S403 RPW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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