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R275 AAT

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

230,178 mi
Last recorded230,178 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 AAT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 230,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated beginning to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated beginning to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 229,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 227,003 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 226,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 225,565 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 218,624 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 218,624 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 214,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

anti slp provision slightly worn.

o/s/f tyre worn from from inner and outer edge.

Fail 31 Jan 2015 214,628 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

anti slp provision slightly worn.

o/s/f tyre worn from from inner and outer edge.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 211,267 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2014 211,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 208,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 205,847 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 205,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 200,001 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 200,001 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 187,869 miles

Front number plate is cracked but secure and readable

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 172,905 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 172,872 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 161,030 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 151,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 144,799 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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R275 AAT is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R275 AAT, 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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R275 AAT is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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