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R210 SJR

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,133 mi
Last recorded119,133 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 SJR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 119,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 117,615 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 117,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,192 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 117,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 115,916 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 115,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,400 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 113,420 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,989 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,884 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 111,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,371 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 110,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 108,502 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 108,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 107,620 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 105,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 105,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,460 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 98,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 94,423 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 94,423 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,772 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,596 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,128 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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R210 SJR is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R210 SJR, 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 SJR is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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