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R269 FDV

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,350 mi
Last recorded187,350 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 FDV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 187,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 184,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 179,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 174,933 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 170,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 165,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

offside front tyre worn on inside

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 165,727 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

offside front tyre worn on inside

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 159,962 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 159,962 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 155,215 miles

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

exhaust catalyst broken up inside

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 21 Oct 2013 155,156 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

exhaust catalyst broken up inside

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 150,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f wiper blade is splitting

steering has some side to side movement at steering wheel end

Fail 22 Oct 2012 150,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f wiper blade is splitting

steering has some side to side movement at steering wheel end

Pass 31 Oct 2011 144,733 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 139,440 miles

engine management light is on

n/s/f tyre is approaching the limit 195/60/15/h

slight oil leak on the power steering rack pipe

Fail 4 Oct 2010 139,440 miles

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

engine management light is on

n/s/f tyre is approaching the limit 195/60/15/h

slight oil leak on the power steering rack pipe

Pass 19 Oct 2009 133,015 miles

n/s/f vertical link has slight movement

Pass 13 Oct 2008 127,652 miles

engine management light is on

slight oil leak on the power steering pipes on the rack

Fail 13 Oct 2008 127,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

slight oil leak on the power steering pipes on the rack

Pass 29 Oct 2007 122,984 miles

front number plate is starting to come away from the backing plate

n/s/f vertical link has slight play

n/s/r indicator is starting to show white

Fail 29 Oct 2007 122,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front number plate is starting to come away from the backing plate

n/s/f vertical link has slight play

n/s/r indicator is starting to show white

Pass 27 Oct 2006 117,373 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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R269 FDV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R269 FDV, 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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R269 FDV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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