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S915 RNE

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,331 mi
Last recorded97,331 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 RNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 97,331 miles

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

slight play detected in offside steer/rack

Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 81,284 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S915 RNE is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S915 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 S915 RNE registered?

S915 RNE is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S915 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S915 RNE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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