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R694 SFL

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 SFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,915 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 71,911 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer walls.

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

rear brake hose ferrules offside corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2006 70,611 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges / offside rear tyre worn on walls inner and outer.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,611 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges / offside rear tyre worn on walls inner and outer.

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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R694 SFL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R694 SFL, 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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R694 SFL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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