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R120 SLK

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,696 mi
Last recorded177,696 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 SLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 177,696 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Feb 2015 172,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 20 Feb 2015 172,936 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2014 169,313 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 169,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 161,411 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 161,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 152,095 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 152,040 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 141,794 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges and slightly cracked and perished

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 141,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges and slightly cracked and perished

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 130,207 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 121,105 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 120,964 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 110,992 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 110,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 98,255 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 85,715 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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R120 SLK is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R120 SLK, 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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R120 SLK is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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