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R126 AWL

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,858 mi
Last recorded211,858 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 211,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 207,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam image. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam image. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both headlight reflectors deteriorated badly.

Middle exhaust hanger rubber broken.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 205,985 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre exhaust rubber mount broken.

Front brake discs worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 201,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 200,951 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 195,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 195,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 188,787 miles

Both headlights have weak beam images.

Both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating.

Offside front brake disc scored.

Offside front tyre low on tread and worn on edges.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 188,775 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both headlights have weak beam images.

Both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating.

Offside front brake disc scored.

Offside front tyre low on tread and worn on edges.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 179,394 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 179,394 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil level low

Pass 21 May 2010 169,769 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 169,769 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 160,907 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 151,531 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 140,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 128,157 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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R126 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R126 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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R126 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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