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R388 TJB

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

196,902 mi
Last recorded196,902 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 TJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 196,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 196,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 185,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 185,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 172,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp weak.

bad engine oil leak.

Fail 7 Mar 2024 172,186 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and 18 years old. Pirelli 205/50/16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp weak.

bad engine oil leak.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 157,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords [deep] in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp weak.

creak on offside front suspension.

engine oil leak.

unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,348 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output some misting to h/light lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox oil leak

some rusting to n/s/r chassis leg

Pass 4 Mar 2021 130,031 miles

n/s/r chassis leg rusting

Pass 20 Feb 2020 129,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 128,435 miles

slight oil leak turbo area

some rusting to underside rear n/s

Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,512 miles

all discs poor condition

n/s/r rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Feb 2018 127,512 miles

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

all discs poor condition

n/s/r rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 125,941 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look low unable to see properly (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

some rusting to n/s/r chassis leg

Fail 23 Feb 2017 125,941 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f inner lens assembly adrift (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look low unable to see properly (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

some rusting to n/s/r chassis leg

Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inside edge

Rear tyres age cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2016 123,865 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inside edge

Rear tyres age cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,249 miles

ns rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

os front outer cv boot perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 118,926 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

ns rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2014 118,926 miles

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

both front outer cv boots perished

ns rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 116,566 miles

both front tyres wearing low

inner edge of ns rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly

ns front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight perishing to ns front flexible brake pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,029 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer cv boots slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,738 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 109,650 miles

advanced corrosion to fuel filler pipe clamp

Pass 18 Feb 2009 107,362 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 107,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 101,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 94,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,168 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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R388 TJB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R388 TJB, 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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R388 TJB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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