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R514 NGN

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,406 mi
Last recorded125,406 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 NGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 125,406 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 125,406 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside taped off the kick off (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,528 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 121,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 121,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 110,360 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 110,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 109,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 102,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

right headlight output still poor requires a replacement head lamp unit

Fail 20 Jun 2013 102,376 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,585 miles

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

alot of travel on the handbrake lever

offside rear disc corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 94,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

alot of travel on the handbrake lever

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 90,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Apr 2010 84,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,065 miles

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,360 miles

right front brake hose twisted but not under stess would advise correction to avoid premature failure of the hose

Fail 17 Apr 2009 75,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

right front brake hose twisted but not under stess would advise correction to avoid premature failure of the hose

Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,222 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 51,222 miles

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

Rear brake pads are getting low

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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R514 NGN is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R514 NGN, 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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R514 NGN is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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