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R481 YBW

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

277,494 mi
Last recorded277,494 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 277,494 miles

Both headlamp light outputs fair

Corrosion on n/s rear brake disc

Front n/s wheel does not spin freely when rotated

Front o/s door check strap broken

Lambda light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Some distortion and imbalance in front brakes

Fail 8 Jun 2015 277,491 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both headlamp light outputs fair

Corrosion on n/s rear brake disc

Front n/s wheel does not spin freely when rotated

Front o/s door check strap broken

Lambda light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear n/s tyre wearing on edges

Rear o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Some distortion and imbalance in front brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2014 265,696 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 265,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 256,331 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2013 256,328 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2011 241,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 227,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 211,578 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 192,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 172,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 152,989 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R481 YBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R481 YBW, 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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R481 YBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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