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R274 AWL

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,115 mi
Last recorded119,115 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 119,115 miles

Nearside Rear brake cable slight damage (as been rubbing tyre)

Fail 19 May 2023 119,114 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,346 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 116,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Number plate cracked, but not likely to be misread

Pass 15 Feb 2019 111,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Also Badly Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Require Cleaning Squealing Brake

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Perished

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

Offside Rear Brake Require Cleaning Brake Squealing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Badly Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,203 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 109,197 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail-pipe hangers corroded off. (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 107,089 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 107,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 104,831 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,814 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 102,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 100,336 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 97,933 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 97,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 95,136 miles

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,136 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 91,750 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 82,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,129 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 66,054 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,871 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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R274 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R274 AWL, 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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R274 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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