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R158 UAC

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,270 mi
Last recorded203,270 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 UAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 203,270 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 195,203 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 185,979 miles

both headlamp patterns weak

nearside front mudflap loose

offside rear brake disc poor condition

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 179,460 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

nearside front wiper blade just starting to split

offside front headlamp pattern weak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 167,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front headlamps patterns weak

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 167,634 miles

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

both front headlamps patterns weak

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 157,553 miles

both headlamps patterns getting weak

offside front outer edge of tyre wearing

Fail 20 Jun 2011 146,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing outer edges

slight brake judder from rear brakes

Pass 20 Jun 2011 146,561 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing outer edges

slight brake judder from rear brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2010 136,656 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 134,140 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 132,028 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 129,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise slight cracking on both rear tyres †advise slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 7 Jun 2007 129,790 miles

advise slight cracking on both rear tyres †advise slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 15 Jun 2006 127,628 miles

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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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R158 UAC is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R158 UAC, 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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R158 UAC is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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