MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
chip in b zone ok yet
front number plate slightly disfigured
unable to see rear brake discs condition and rear pad thickness
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
chip in b zone †
front number plate disfigured slightly
soft suspension
unable to see rear brake disc condition or pad thickness
both rear indicators slightly discoloured
excess oil leak under car
n/s/f and o/s/f outer c/v gaiters severly cracking
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear indicators slightly discoloured
excess oil leaks under car
n/s/f and o.s/f outer c/v gaiters severly cracking
n/s/r inner side light inoperative
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R487 YAT is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R487 YAT, 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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R487 YAT is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 January 1998.
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