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R135 GBD

1998 Volvo S70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,660 mi
Last recorded186,660 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 GBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 186,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 182,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint offside

Fail 3 Oct 2013 182,286 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint offside

Pass 5 Oct 2012 177,377 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes coated inun derseal

Pass 23 Sep 2011 173,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 167,529 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 167,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

advise hand brake approching reserve traval

Pass 6 Oct 2009 163,180 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 163,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 151,130 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 142,857 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 136,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 131,478 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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R135 GBD is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R135 GBD, 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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R135 GBD is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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