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R380 GTW

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,077 mi
Last recorded145,077 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 GTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 145,077 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 144,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 132,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,602 miles

both front tyres perished-/ cracks all round

front and rear pads wearing low

front number plate has cracked/ poor

Fail 8 Jun 2022 118,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perished-/ cracks all round

front and rear pads wearing low

front number plate has cracked/ poor

Pass 8 Jun 2021 106,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 103,275 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front no plate slight crack

rear exhaust system slight inscure

Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 76,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,057 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2009 75,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance showing slight distortion

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres out of shape,badly cracking up on inner and outer sidewalls and low on tread

Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,733 miles

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

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre feathering badly on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

rear brake discs corroding on inner and outer edges and becoming worn and lipped

rear tyres cracking up on inner and outer sidewalls

rear tyres feathering and out of shape on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,616 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 71,704 miles

both rear tyres are going out of shape and nearside rear is close to legal limit

exhaust system is corroded

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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R380 GTW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R380 GTW, 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 R380 GTW registered?

R380 GTW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R380 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 GTW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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