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R526 YBW

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,958 mi
Last recorded116,958 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 116,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heat soak (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shock corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,779 miles

Front tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2024 116,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2023 116,586 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 116,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 115,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,574 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,175 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Also corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Also corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 112,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,159 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 109,070 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,026 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,767 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 102,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,806 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 94,043 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 94,043 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 89,529 miles

exhaust catalyst brocken up

Fail 21 Apr 2009 89,437 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust catalyst brocken up

Pass 8 May 2008 83,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 79,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2007 79,194 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 76,149 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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R526 YBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R526 YBW, 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 R526 YBW registered?

R526 YBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R526 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 YBW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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