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S908 RNE

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,935 mi
Last recorded155,935 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 RNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 155,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 151,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 145,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 136,770 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 128,779 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 128,772 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 126,126 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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S908 RNE is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S908 RNE, 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 S908 RNE registered?

S908 RNE is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S908 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S908 RNE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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