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R281 YNN

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,755 mi
Last recorded119,755 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 YNN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,003 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 119,000 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,711 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 110,738 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 110,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 104,565 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 104,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 96,895 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 88,905 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 88,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 83,152 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 83,152 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 76,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,870 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,214 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,384 miles

rear exhaust bracket part broken.n/s headlamp beam pattern is poor.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 64,384 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust bracket part broken.n/s headlamp beam pattern is poor.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,475 miles

slight swet of oil around underside of o/s of steering rack.f/n/s headlamp beam pattern poor.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 62,309 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 59,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 57,531 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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R281 YNN is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc 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 R281 YNN, 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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R281 YNN is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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