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R152 OEG

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,647 mi
Last recorded127,647 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 127,647 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 127,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 118,305 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 107,172 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,202 miles

both front brake dicsc worn & lip on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2010 106,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake dicsc worn & lip on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,946 miles

n/s front antiroll bar link rod top dust cover split

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perrish

slight movement in both front lower wishbone inner bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2008 103,889 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 103,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid is low

exhaust rear section is corroded

front brake discs are very badly lipped and slightly corroded strongly advise replacement

no oil showing on dipstick [3lts added for emissions test]

o/s front tyre is worn to 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2007 95,589 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 95,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

n/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm

o/s cv boot is badly cracked advise replacement

poor definition from beam patten n/s headlamp. advise rectify

rear brake discs and pads are worn advise replacement

Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,039 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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R152 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R152 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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R152 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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