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R250 OAJ

1998 Volvo S70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,409 mi
Last recorded114,409 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 OAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 114,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 113,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 112,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 112,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 112,098 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side reapeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2014 110,715 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 110,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,631 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,698 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 79,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,820 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,184 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 65,191 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 54,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 54,516 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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R250 OAJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R250 OAJ, 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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R250 OAJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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