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R131 AWL

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

286,844 mi
Last recorded286,844 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 286,844 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 280,206 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 273,126 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner floor to sill, front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to inner sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 267,149 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 262,236 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 255,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 250,332 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 250,253 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 245,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 235,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Above the axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 220,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 206,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 194,608 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 180,748 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 180,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 163,974 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 163,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 156,687 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 156,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 146,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 137,525 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 137,515 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 122,571 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 122,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 115,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 115,884 miles

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

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

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

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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R131 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R131 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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R131 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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