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R39 AWL

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,052 mi
Last recorded75,052 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 75,052 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 75,030 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,729 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,228 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 73,766 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,768 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,145 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,165 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,178 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 70,166 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,045 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,160 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,049 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,049 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 46,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,782 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,151 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,693 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,026 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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R39 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R39 AWL, 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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R39 AWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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