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R122 OEG

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,612 mi
Last recorded74,612 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 74,612 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer cv boot is splitting , grease leaking , borderline pass (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all steel arms are heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracked and perished - borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fuel pipe bracket has come away , borderline pass

Pass 20 May 2025 74,482 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fuel pipe securing bracket has come away

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,333 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust hangers have come away

Pass 5 Jun 2023 74,103 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking and worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger/s have come away

Fail 30 May 2023 74,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking and worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger/s have come away

Pass 24 May 2022 73,860 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pinhole and is leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective image is ghosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger has come away

Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,352 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside beam pattern poor/weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust brackets have broken away

suspension arms and other suspension items are corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,548 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre inner sidewalls show cracking/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket has come away

Fail 9 Jun 2020 72,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished heavily and worn , tyre is 13 years old and needs replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre inner sidewalls show cracking/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket has come away

Pass 10 May 2019 71,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 71,824 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front have very slight cracking - advise replacment (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre outer sidewalls are poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres show cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside headlight output reduced

Pass 8 May 2018 71,044 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are perished and outer sidewalls heavily scuffed

offside headlight output reduced slightly

Pass 11 May 2017 70,310 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

o/s pattern is poor from headlight - reflector is discoloured

rear tyres are perished

Fail 10 May 2017 70,310 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s headlight reflector is poor - headlight has no output (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

o/s pattern is poor from headlight - reflector is discoloured

rear tyres are perished

Pass 19 May 2016 69,573 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 69,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front are split (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 68,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,728 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 65,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,734 miles

FRONT REG PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

VARIOUS SMALL STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN NON OF WHICH EFFECT DRIVER VIEW

Pass 22 Apr 2010 92,962 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 62,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,097 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,097 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 55,534 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 55,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear 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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R122 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R122 OEG, 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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R122 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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