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R428 HYJ

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,973 mi
Last recorded140,973 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 HYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 140,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 137,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 137,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 133,295 miles

Vehicle has damage to nearside front bumper nd sidelamp.

Pass 4 Mar 2022 128,333 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 128,303 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 126,325 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 126,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,823 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 118,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,032 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 113,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,155 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 10 Mar 2017 104,867 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2016 94,293 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 94,293 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 94,149 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,149 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,535 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,839 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,167 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,582 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2010 90,576 miles

chip in o/s/f h/lamp lense

rear exhaust mount broken, but exhaust not insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2009 89,662 miles

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

o/s h/lamp lense cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,735 miles

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

o/s h/lamp lense cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2007 87,178 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 85,206 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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R428 HYJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R428 HYJ, 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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R428 HYJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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