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S515 RAG

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,865 mi
Last recorded147,865 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 RAG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 147,865 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 146,523 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 139,626 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre 11 years old

Fail 28 Jul 2010 139,624 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre 11 years old

Pass 29 Jul 2009 125,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 110,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,953 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,639 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005

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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S515 RAG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S515 RAG, 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 S515 RAG registered?

S515 RAG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S515 RAG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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