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R296 TJU

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,539 mi
Last recorded91,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 TJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 91,539 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 89,173 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 89,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,136 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 84,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently catches not locking (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,978 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 83,974 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,093 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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R296 TJU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R296 TJU, 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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What year was R296 TJU registered?

R296 TJU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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