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R123 MVV

1998 Volvo S70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,552 mi
Last recorded121,552 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 MVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 121,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nsf brake disk heavily corroded on inner surface and seriously weakened. (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads below 1.5mm in thickness. (3.5.1g)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced ns parking brake comes on very slowly compared to os (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades not clearing screen effectively. (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses beginning to perish. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks corroded and scored. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 119,676 miles

Front inner brake pads low

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 119,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 113,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,498 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,541 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 110,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 108,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 108,700 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 108,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 107,895 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 107,325 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 107,318 miles

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 106,054 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 105,487 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 105,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f coil spring corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2007 103,705 miles

as advisory notice number 602681817049

Fail 11 Jan 2007 103,705 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

covers fitted to outer sills

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2005 99,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted to outer sills

rear silencer mountings broken

slight oil leak from steering rack

travel on hand brake

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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R123 MVV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R123 MVV, 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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R123 MVV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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