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S638 LRX

1999 Volvo V70

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,738 mi
Last recorded183,738 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 LRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 183,738 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 183,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Linkarm top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link arm top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 179,222 miles

Fuel filler pipe, clamp badley corroded but not leaking.

Nearside and offside rear, tyres both worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 176,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 172,904 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 170,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 168,642 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 166,188 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 162,969 miles

near side steering rack arm slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2007 159,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 154,608 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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S638 LRX is a 1999 Volvo V70 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 129,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S638 LRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S638 LRX registered?

S638 LRX is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S638 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S638 LRX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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