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R258 TJU

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,893 mi
Last recorded171,893 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 TJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 171,893 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 171,859 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres showing abnormal wear.

Near side rear tyre showing damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 160,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 160,831 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 147,346 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine mount slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2013 147,346 miles

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

engine mount slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2012 138,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 131,092 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 116,399 miles

N/s registration plate lamp came on only when tapped by hand

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 116,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s registration plate lamp came on only when tapped by hand

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 109,451 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has been welded but good repair

n/s/f engine mount collapsed

o/s/f wheel rim light damage

Fail 28 Feb 2009 109,426 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has been welded but good repair

n/s/f engine mount collapsed

o/s/f wheel rim light damage

Pass 11 Mar 2008 106,812 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 104,101 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 99,159 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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R258 TJU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJU, 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 R258 TJU registered?

R258 TJU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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