MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,033 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front door checkstrap defective
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have corrosion onset (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both feel a little softer than usual (5.3.2 (d))
Rear exhaust system corroded
odometer faulty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides , lighting switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail mounting plate to floor corroded excessively (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail mounting plate to floor corroded excessively (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
ABS System has been rendered inoperative
slight cracking on brake hoses
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses very slight cracking onset (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 ,monitor only at moment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses very slight cracking onset (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 ,monitor only at moment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively when turned by hand not showing on rbt (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
ABS System has been rendered inoperative
Offside Front Door frame cracked around check strap mounting
Rear exhaust in poor condition
ABS System has been rendered inoperative
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Door frame cracked around check strap mounting
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
ABS System has been rendered inoperative
Brake cable fouling on tyre - n/s/r
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R129 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 R129 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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R129 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 March 1998.
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