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R210 FYG

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,891 mi
Last recorded109,891 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 FYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 109,891 miles

rusty exhaust

various rusty chassis components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,364 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,750 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 98,750 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 97,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 95,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2013 95,328 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2012 93,908 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

o/s/f n/s/f front brake hose slight cracking

Fail 9 May 2012 93,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

o/s/f n/s/f front brake hose slight cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,065 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,065 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 90,365 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 88,573 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 88,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 86,529 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 May 2008 86,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2007 83,220 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 83,220 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,310 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 74,998 miles

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

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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R210 FYG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R210 FYG, 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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R210 FYG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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