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R28 CBU

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,586 mi
Last recorded155,586 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 CBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 155,586 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 152,791 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 151,659 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 150,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 150,284 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 147,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 147,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 145,717 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 144,654 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak both engine & transmission ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both offside and nearside headlight images starting to deteriorate

brake pads on both offside & nearside front look deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp heavily deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2017 144,654 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak both engine & transmission ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both offside and nearside headlight images starting to deteriorate

brake pads on both offside & nearside front look deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp heavily deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2016 141,308 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 141,019 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 136,836 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 132,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 127,644 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 123,565 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 114,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 102,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 90,762 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 90,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s/f tie bar rubber boot split

Pass 5 Feb 2008 79,449 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 69,952 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,887 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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R28 CBU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R28 CBU, 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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R28 CBU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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