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R335 OEG

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,938 mi
Last recorded194,938 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2014 194,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter heavily corroded

internal headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

rear exhaust mounting is detatched from exhaust but still supporting exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2013 184,344 miles

beam images on both head lamps poor.

engine management light on.

rear exhaust bracket needs attention.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 177,268 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 176,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 166,111 miles

front discs getting rusty and pitted

n/s/f antiroll bar link has slight play in ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2009 154,226 miles

o/s/r and front tyres worn on edge

Fail 7 Apr 2009 154,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/r and front tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 May 2008 139,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 122,887 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 101,872 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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R335 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R335 OEG, 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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R335 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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