MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
off side rear tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both wipers slighty deterioated
exhaust mount /hanger has tempory repaire
o/s/f beam pattern slighty distorted,but not above limits and not dazzling other road users
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
near side rear tyre worn on inner edge †near side front tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
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R253 TAV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R253 TAV, 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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R253 TAV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 June 1998.
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