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R348 OEG

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,361 mi
Last recorded207,361 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 207,361 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 207,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 197,566 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S FRONT (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 197,559 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S FRONT (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S FRONT (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 189,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 182,908 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 174,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 166,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 154,030 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 154,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 141,231 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 128,575 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 128,095 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear mount broken

front ns tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 113,281 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 113,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 99,417 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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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R348 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R348 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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R348 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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