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R109 YAJ

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,533 mi
Last recorded57,533 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 YAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 57,533 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers starting to smear

osf tyre showing signs of age cracking

Pass 15 May 2014 52,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,661 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long travel parking brake.

nearside front tyre showing signs deterioration on outer sidewall.

offside rear tyre showing signs of age deterioration.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 52,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long travel parking brake.

nearside front tyre showing signs deterioration on outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,280 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 52,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,331 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,082 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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R109 YAJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R109 YAJ, 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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R109 YAJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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