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S767 RUY

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,003 mi
Last recorded197,003 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS767 RUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 197,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 195,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 195,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 193,514 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 193,514 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 191,778 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 189,979 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 187,012 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 185,003 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 183,148 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 179,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 179,006 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 178,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 174,435 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 174,435 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 172,100 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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S767 RUY is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S767 RUY, 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 S767 RUY registered?

S767 RUY is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S767 RUY safe to buy?

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