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R139 GSX

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

253,075 mi
Last recorded253,075 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 GSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 253,075 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 248,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 173,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 242,155 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 240,960 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 239,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2019 23,884 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2019 23,884 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 234,253 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint advise (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 234,253 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint advise (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 231,701 miles

crossoin fule tank neck advise rad leaking and braking up advise both

Fail 22 May 2017 231,701 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter missing ns leaking (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

crossoin fule tank neck advise rad leaking and braking up advise both

Pass 4 May 2016 228,076 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 228,076 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2015 224,101 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 224,101 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 220,274 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 220,274 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 216,978 miles

play in t rods cv boot week

Fail 17 May 2013 216,978 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

play in t rods cv boot week

Pass 11 May 2012 210,007 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 197,860 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 197,813 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 186,845 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 180,105 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 May 2008 170,981 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 170,981 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2007 167,422 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 162,698 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 162,560 miles

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

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

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

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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R139 GSX is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R139 GSX, 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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R139 GSX is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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