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R125 AWL

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,518 mi
Last recorded146,518 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 146,518 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 145,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 145,451 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

m I l light on

Pass 7 Sep 2017 143,828 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 8 Sep 2016 141,571 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 141,571 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 138,671 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 135,944 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 11 Aug 2014 135,944 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 5 Aug 2013 133,580 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 129,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 122,530 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 122,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 113,647 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 113,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 101,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 90,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 80,859 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,587 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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R125 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R125 AWL, 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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R125 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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