MOT Status
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101,434 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal of shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished, both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished, both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front front subframe dented slight damage
Nearside Front Power steering ram components slightly misaligned ram slight seepage (2.1.5 (e) (i))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint ram slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack leak damp (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack leak damp (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight misting of oil on steering rack
Central Front damage to subframe
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside slight leak steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corossion on outer edges of rear brake discs
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corossion on outer edges of rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R255 COR is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R255 COR, 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 R255 COR registered?
R255 COR is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 March 1998.
Is R255 COR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R255 COR shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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