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R29 ODP

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,598 mi
Last recorded161,598 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 ODP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 161,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre getting close to limit

slight leak from power steering component

Pass 23 Jul 2013 161,598 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to limit

slight leak from power steering component

Pass 19 Jul 2012 156,002 miles

power steering noisey

Fail 19 Jul 2012 156,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering noisey

Pass 25 Jul 2011 151,138 miles

exhaust catalyst rattle

slight power steering leak and slight noise

Pass 15 Jul 2010 144,550 miles

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 144,550 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 136,833 miles

exhaust mounts in poor condition

roadsprings corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2009 136,833 miles

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

exhaust mounts in poor condition

roadsprings corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 127,221 miles

slight play in steering rack

stone chip in screen

exhaust mounts in poor condition

rear discs starting to corrode

road springs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2008 127,221 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust mounts in poor condition

rear discs starting to corrode

road springs corroded

slight play in steering rack

stone chip in screen

Pass 31 Jul 2007 118,969 miles

as last vt32

Fail 31 Jul 2007 118,969 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 113,735 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

nail in nearside front tyre

rear discs starting to corrode

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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R29 ODP is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R29 ODP, 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 R29 ODP registered?

R29 ODP is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R29 ODP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 ODP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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