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R552 NDU

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,984 mi
Last recorded87,984 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 NDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 87,984 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 87,983 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 86,505 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,942 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 85,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,290 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 85,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 84,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 83,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,858 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 80,648 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 80,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,578 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,578 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 78,259 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,911 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,730 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 74,674 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,423 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,151 miles

exhaust tail pipe has temporary repair

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 66,147 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 66,147 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 63,073 miles

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

advise long brake pedal travel

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,029 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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R552 NDU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R552 NDU, 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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R552 NDU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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