MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,688 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
all tyres cracking on outer walls
o/s/rear handbrake weak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
all tyres cracking on outer walls
o/s/rear handbrake weak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
inner cv gater split
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R472 AOB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R472 AOB, 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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R472 AOB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 June 1998.
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