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N17 RKP

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,539 mi
Last recorded123,539 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 RKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 123,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking braking requires adjustment

Fail 13 Oct 2025 123,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking braking requires adjustment

Pass 30 Oct 2024 121,459 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 121,452 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,188 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 121,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 120,038 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine emits blue smoke when idling (turbo)

Fail 30 Jun 2022 120,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine emits blue smoke when idling (turbo)

Pass 22 Jul 2021 117,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 116,714 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,980 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 115,509 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,187 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f cv gaitor leaking at clip

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,214 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 98,732 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 94,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,890 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,200 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 82,080 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 75,387 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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N17 RKP is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N17 RKP, 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 N17 RKP registered?

N17 RKP is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is N17 RKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 RKP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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