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R168 VLK

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,200 mi
Last recorded42,200 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 42,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight on lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)

surface rust on all 4 brake discs

Fail 3 May 2018 42,200 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight on lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)

surface rust on all 4 brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 40,198 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE VERY WORN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE IS CUT ON SIDEWALL AND HAS A NAIL IN IT

Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,512 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced front both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 37,471 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced front both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,304 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s front door piller is split

Pass 20 Apr 2013 34,057 miles

judder on rear brakes

o/s front door catch broken

Fail 17 Apr 2013 34,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

judder on rear brakes

o/s front door catch broken

Fail 16 Jul 2011 32,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,599 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,229 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,460 miles

o/s front door check strap is broken

Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,622 miles

n/s rear tyre is cut on the sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,913 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 25,891 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE VERY WORN FRONT DISCS ARE VERY WORN

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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R168 VLK is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R168 VLK, 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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R168 VLK is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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