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R278 RWO

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,290 mi
Last recorded161,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 RWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 161,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 156,114 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 151,183 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 143,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 143,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 135,457 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 127,310 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 119,218 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010
Pass 11 Jun 2009 101,198 miles

both front wishbone bushes deterating

Fail 11 Jun 2009 101,198 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

both front wishbone bushes deterating

Pass 13 Jun 2008 92,831 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,508 miles

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

cracks in n/s + o/s front flexi brake pipes

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2006 73,662 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 73,662 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R278 RWO is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R278 RWO, 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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R278 RWO is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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