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R255 COR

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,434 mi
Last recorded101,434 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 COR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 101,434 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,737 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 83,903 miles

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 83,903 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 82,238 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 82,233 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,212 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 82,206 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,182 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,164 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,074 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,652 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 78,652 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 76,386 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 74,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,379 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,357 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,357 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,505 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,431 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 56,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,130 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,599 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 51,599 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,446 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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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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R255 COR is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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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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