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R225 TLD

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,225 mi
Last recorded40,225 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 TLD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 25 Mar 2019 40,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,903 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 39,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,161 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 39,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,486 miles

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

exhaust rear mount broken

Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,621 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,621 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,631 miles

front number plate poor condition

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,623 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

front number plate poor condition

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,649 miles

both rear tyres cracking outer sidewalls

Fail 22 Mar 2012 35,649 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking outer sidewalls

track control light on

Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres outer sidwalls poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,680 miles

both rear tyres outer sidwalls poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,018 miles

tyres outer sidewalls poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,476 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,476 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,032 miles

N/S/R Inner Side Light (Inop)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 30,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R Inner Side Light (Inop)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,399 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,751 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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R225 TLD is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R225 TLD, 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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What year was R225 TLD registered?

R225 TLD is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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