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R149 OEG

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

246,023 mi
Last recorded246,023 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 246,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear subrafme bushes splitting

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Mar 2012 246,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2011 242,120 miles

slight movement in rack

Fail 14 Mar 2011 242,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight movement in rack

Fail 15 Mar 2010 237,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front number plate water damaged

n/s front headlight image poor

o/s front flexi cracked

slight play in n/s front steering rack

slight play in o/s anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Mar 2010 237,273 miles

front number plate water damaged

n/s front headlight image poor

o/s front flexi cracked

slight play in n/s front steering rack

slight play in o/s anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Mar 2009 232,040 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 232,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 227,638 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 227,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 220,862 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking †o/s front sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2006 212,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel filter at offside rear damp

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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R149 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R149 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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R149 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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