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R238 OHG

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,606 mi
Last recorded263,606 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 OHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 263,606 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamps adversely affected by operation of another

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 260,138 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 260,138 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 253,260 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 244,913 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 244,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 237,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 227,345 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 219,921 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 219,920 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 209,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 199,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R238 OHG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R238 OHG, 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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R238 OHG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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