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R103 JAF

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

233,914 mi
Last recorded233,914 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 JAF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 233,914 miles

Nearside steering rack boot perished

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 233,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside steering rack boot perished

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 231,070 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 228,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre low

Nearside rack boot perished

Pass 24 Jul 2018 224,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 222,758 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 222,758 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 215,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 210,121 miles

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

n/s/f tyre small split tread

Pass 23 Jul 2014 204,424 miles

rear tyres getting low on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 204,424 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres getting low on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 197,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 197,467 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 191,205 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 184,843 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak weep from rack

outter sills covered

Pass 26 Jul 2010 179,924 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear number plates has slight shading on font

front brake discs slightly worn

gearbox oil leak

outer sills covered

rear brake discs slightly pitted on edges

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 26 Jul 2010 179,924 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear number plates has slight shading on font

front brake discs slightly worn

gearbox oil leak

outer sills covered

rear brake discs slightly pitted on edges

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 3 Aug 2009 172,501 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 172,501 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 163,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 163,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 152,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

outter sills covered

Pass 3 Aug 2006 140,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

outter sills not tested due to trims

Pass 4 Aug 2005 127,941 miles

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

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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R103 JAF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R103 JAF, 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 R103 JAF registered?

R103 JAF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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