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R169 VLK

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,961 mi
Last recorded191,961 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 191,961 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Pass 18 Feb 2020 179,937 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 161,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front DRIVER DOOR SLIGHTLEY DAMEGE

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 154,801 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 148,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,887 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 139,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 139,912 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 133,846 miles

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

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

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

both front head lighnt beam image

both rear shocker bushers cracking/splitting

Fail 11 Feb 2013 126,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 126,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 122,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insercure

Pass 22 Feb 2011 120,831 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 119,103 miles

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

offside front brake flexi hose starting to crack

Pass 10 Feb 2009 113,266 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 104,493 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,944 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2006 84,980 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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R169 VLK is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R169 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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R169 VLK is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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