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R425 OWR

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,167 mi
Last recorded182,167 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 OWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 May 2014 182,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

power steering noisy

Pass 21 May 2013 178,246 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering noisey

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 25 May 2012 172,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 165,281 miles

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus and reflectors going dull

Both rear tyre treads wearing in both shoulders

Fail 25 May 2011 165,176 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus and reflectors going dull

Both rear tyre treads wearing in both shoulders

Pass 28 May 2010 158,416 miles

both headlamp images poor

Pass 28 May 2009 150,891 miles

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 144,263 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and nearide worn on both shoulders of tread

Pass 26 May 2007 136,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 129,492 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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R425 OWR is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R425 OWR, 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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R425 OWR is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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