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R505 XWL

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,323 mi
Last recorded214,323 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 214,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 201,773 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 187,589 miles

Nearside image poor

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 177,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 164,482 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 164,482 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 159,058 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 156,686 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 152,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion on tow bar

Pass 9 Feb 2015 147,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 143,038 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 138,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 134,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 127,958 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 121,599 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 121,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 115,855 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 115,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 109,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 103,898 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 99,687 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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R505 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R505 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 R505 XWL registered?

R505 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R505 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 XWL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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