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R212 AWL

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,798 mi
Last recorded82,798 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 82,798 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 81,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 81,877 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 79,991 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 79,986 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,567 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 79,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 78,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,910 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 74,100 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure Underside (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight tear in front wipers (still clearing screen)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,484 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has surface cracking in tread block and sidewall

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,658 miles

Front tyre's has crack on them

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,752 miles

nsf brake hose has crack on it

steering rack neck has a oil around it

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,207 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,012 miles

osr tyre has crack on its side wall

steering rack hsa light weepage on it

Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre has crack on its side wall

steering rack hsa light weepage on it

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,451 miles

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 62,445 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

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

Rear exhaust poorly supported.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 52,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,666 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,561 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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R212 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R212 AWL, 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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R212 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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