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R129 AWL

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

149,033 mi
Last recorded149,033 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 149,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 149,033 miles

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 149,033 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 149,033 miles

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 149,033 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 149,033 miles

ABS System has been rendered inoperative

slight cracking on brake hoses

Pass 5 Aug 2020 149,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 148,486 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 148,484 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 147,034 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 147,034 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 144,330 miles

ABS System has been rendered inoperative

Offside Front Door frame cracked around check strap mounting

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2017 144,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 142,208 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 142,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 139,628 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 139,628 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 136,401 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 136,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,343 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 129,717 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 129,717 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 128,119 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 124,727 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 120,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 116,148 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 110,821 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 110,821 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 103,951 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 103,951 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 96,376 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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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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