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R258 CUG

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,023 mi
Last recorded70,023 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 CUG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 70,023 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,388 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 67,500 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,353 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,562 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,107 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,980 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,643 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,571 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 40,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise both front tyres cracking

advise nearside rear tyre low on tread and cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2009 39,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,833 miles

n/s rear tyre perished and nail in tyre tread

o/s rear tyre perished and tread getting low

Fail 25 Sep 2008 37,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre perished and nail in tyre tread

o/s rear tyre perished and tread getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,105 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 36,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 34,632 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all indicators faded in colour

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,632 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all indicators faded in colour

o/s/r tyre perished

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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R258 CUG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R258 CUG, 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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R258 CUG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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