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R112 WAV

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,900 mi
Last recorded124,900 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 WAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 124,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 124,331 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2023 122,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing outer edge

chip in screen

Pass 19 Jul 2021 118,647 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 118,647 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling track rod end rubbing wheel (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering system fouling track rod end rubbing wheel (2.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,397 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 116,396 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 113,911 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 113,852 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 106,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2012 93,803 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,848 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

permisable scoreing to the rear near/side brake disc

Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,526 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 77,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,354 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 76,340 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s o/s tyres wearing on inside tread.

Fail 28 May 2008 74,137 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2008 74,137 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 71,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 67,083 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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R112 WAV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R112 WAV, 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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R112 WAV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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