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R486 YLH

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

201,002 mi
Last recorded201,002 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 YLH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 201,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 196,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 189,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 189,071 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 182,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 182,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 176,333 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 169,925 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 165,455 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 155,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 147,171 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 147,135 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 132,874 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 132,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,988 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,062 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,049 miles

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

slight noise n/s/f hub

Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,410 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,110 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,158 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,446 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,602 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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R486 YLH is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R486 YLH, 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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What year was R486 YLH registered?

R486 YLH is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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