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R560 SLO

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,806 mi
Last recorded130,806 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 SLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 130,806 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 130,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 128,857 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 128,124 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 128,121 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 125,210 miles

Front Road springs corroded

Fuel filler pipe clamp corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 122,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 119,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,257 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 113,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 109,738 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s and n/s wipers smearing on screen

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,055 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 96,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight leak on n/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 1 Mar 2014 96,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight leak on n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 31 Aug 2012 93,245 miles

Front number plate cracked

Minsor scratch in zone A of windscreen ( drivers view)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 88,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside front anti-roll bar link joint gaiter deteriorated

rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,332 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge. o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

wear in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2010 82,332 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge. o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

wear in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,069 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 78,159 miles

temp repair on rear exhaust bracket

Pass 6 Dec 2007 76,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 74,335 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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R560 SLO is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R560 SLO, 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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R560 SLO is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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