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R34 LRX

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

206,977 mi
Last recorded206,977 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 LRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 206,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 206,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2021 205,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 204,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 203,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 201,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 199,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 198,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 197,204 miles

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

advise general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 190,349 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 184,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 177,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 169,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 162,777 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 155,716 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 155,716 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 147,554 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low 4mm

Pass 13 Nov 2007 140,818 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 131,778 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to crack and perish

o/s/r tyre getting low tread

Pass 12 Nov 2005 122,159 miles

1-Rear exhaust support hook broken it has two hooks second hook ok. †2-Front indicator bulbs fading.

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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R34 LRX is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R34 LRX, 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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R34 LRX is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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