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R466 XWL

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,297 mi
Last recorded185,297 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 185,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox and pipework under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 179,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 172,489 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 169,151 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 162,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 155,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 19 Oct 2017 155,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Oct 2016 148,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 142,475 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 135,728 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 129,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 120,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 115,202 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 115,200 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 109,077 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 102,823 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2008 96,612 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2007 92,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 89,922 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 83,838 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 83,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R466 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R466 XWL, 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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R466 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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