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R332 UMJ

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,840 mi
Last recorded168,840 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 168,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak from gearbox (STRONG ADVISE)

Pass 5 Apr 2025 160,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on shoulders *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine *STRONG ADVISE* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 149,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 149,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 145,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 144,496 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 142,570 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.nearside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2017 139,243 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 139,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 135,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads wearing low

heavy oil leaks / oil level low

n/s/r tyre heavily perished / cracking

rear shock absorbers have heavily perished / cracking in bushes

slight distortion in n/s/f wheel rim

suspension shows general age / wear / deterioration

Fail 22 Sep 2016 135,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low / evidence of coolant leak

front brake pads wearing low

heavy oil leaks / oil level low

rear shock absorbers have heavily perished / cracking in bushes

slight distortion in n/s/f wheel rim

suspension shows general age / wear / deterioration

Pass 22 Sep 2015 132,502 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front INDICATORS ARE WEAK IN COLOUR

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Outer CV GAITER PERISHED

Offside Rear UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BEARING OR TYRE FULLY

Rear SHOCKERS ARE WEAK + BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 22 Sep 2015 132,499 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front INDICATORS ARE WEAK IN COLOUR

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Outer CV GAITER PERISHED

Offside Rear UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BEARING OR TYRE FULLY

Rear SHOCKERS ARE WEAK + BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 9 Jan 2015 131,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coolant level down monitor

noise from rear brakes in operation

oil leak

suspension shows age / deterioration in places

Pass 9 Jan 2015 131,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level down monitor

noise from rear brakes in operation

oil leak

suspension shows age / deterioration in places

Pass 14 Nov 2013 129,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 26 Oct 2012 126,169 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 126,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 121,467 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 114,916 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake Disc Correded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 114,916 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake Disc Correded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,742 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 108,742 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 102,823 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 95,485 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 89,575 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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R332 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R332 UMJ, 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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R332 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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