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R136 LTV

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,850 mi
Last recorded164,850 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 LTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 164,850 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 164,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

both front wishbones inner bushes separating/wek - recommend replace

crack to n/s/r inner lamp unit

front brake discs worn /getting thin

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

oil leaks

perishing/cracking to rear subframe and shocker bushes

slight n/s steering rack play

Pass 26 Jun 2014 160,738 miles

both headlamp beam patterns very weak - recommend replace

corrosion to tow bar

damage to n/s/r lamp unit

heavy perishing/cracking to rear shocker bushes

perishing to rear sub frame bushes

some movement in both front wishbones inner bushes - weak - recommend replace

Fail 24 Jun 2014 160,720 miles

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both headlamp beam patterns very weak - recommend replace

corrosion to tow bar

damage to n/s/r lamp unit

heavy perishing/cracking to rear shocker bushes

perishing to rear sub frame bushes

some movement in both front wishbones inner bushes - weak - recommend replace

Pass 9 Jul 2013 157,286 miles

both front wishbones all bushes seperating

both headalamp beam patterns weak - recommend replace

both rear subframe bushes perishing

offside rear tyre wear inner edge

offsiode lower engine support seperating

some damage to nearside rear outer lamp unit

sweating to steering rack

upper engine stabilizer bush torn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 153,284 miles

handbrake low effort - only just meeting mot requirement

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

both headlamp beam patterns weak

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot seeping grease - weak - recommend replace

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

perishing to rear sub frame and rear shocker bushes

some indicators fading colour

some wear and movement in both front wishbones inner bushes - weak

steering rack sweating oil

Pass 23 Jun 2011 149,262 miles

both front wishbome, inner bushes seperating esp nearside

both headlight beam patterns weak

edge wear to offside rear tyre

near side front shocker top mount starting to split

Fail 22 Jun 2011 149,262 miles

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

both headlight beam patterns weak

edge wear to offside rear tyre

near side front shocker top mount starting to split

Pass 27 Jul 2010 145,302 miles

headlight beam patterns weakening

indicators fading colour

n/s/r tyre perishing + worn inner edge

perishing to rear subframe + shocker bushes

slight damage to n/s/r lamp unit

Pass 6 Jul 2009 139,955 miles

front wishbones inner bushes starting to separate

headlight beam patterns weak

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge - near to limit

o/s/f c.v boot perishing

some o/s steering rack play

Pass 29 Jul 2008 134,908 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes perishing

both rear sub frame bushes perishing

cracking to o/s/f brake hose - recommend replace

front wishbones inner bushes worn

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

perishing to n/s/f brake hose

rear tyre worn inner edges

slight o/s steering rack/rod play

Pass 30 Jul 2007 132,118 miles

offside front brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 126,229 miles

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

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

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

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

beam patterns poor.

Pass 8 Jul 2005 119,067 miles

headlamp beam patters starting to weaken

wear to edges of both front tyres

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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R136 LTV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R136 LTV, 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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R136 LTV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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