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R504 XWL

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,555 mi
Last recorded143,555 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 143,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 143,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 140,635 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 May 2019 140,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2018 137,305 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 137,289 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 132,728 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 132,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 128,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 128,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 125,269 miles

front discs lipped

front no plate cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2014 125,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs lipped

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2013 122,540 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes wearing

both front brake flexible hoses deteriating

o/s/f lower bump stop pad missing

slight front power str fluid leak

Pass 21 May 2012 117,552 miles

o/s/front bump stop missing

slight power steering leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 112,082 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 104,195 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 97,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 90,401 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 90,401 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,396 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 74,357 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 74,357 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R504 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R504 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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What year was R504 XWL registered?

R504 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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