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R146 OEG

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,184 mi
Last recorded105,184 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,184 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisey (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 105,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisey (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,231 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,505 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,404 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,152 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,341 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 81,810 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 76,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,211 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,974 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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R146 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R146 OEG, 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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R146 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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