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R561 CVF

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

189,655 mi
Last recorded189,655 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 CVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 189,655 miles

both rear radius arm bushes perished

both rear shock absorber lower bushes cracked

engine light illuminated

near side front headlamp aim weak

slight play nearside front inner rack socket

Fail 15 Mar 2022 189,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear radius arm bushes perished

both rear shock absorber lower bushes cracked

engine light illuminated

near side front headlamp aim weak

slight play nearside front inner rack socket

Pass 17 Mar 2021 189,524 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 189,524 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle park brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 189,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 189,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play suspension strut top mounting

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 188,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 188,123 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 187,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 187,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 186,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 186,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 185,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front wipers split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 180,370 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 180,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 167,543 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 167,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 157,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 144,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 130,843 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 130,843 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & close to limit

Fail 12 Mar 2008 117,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 117,963 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 99,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 80,442 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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R561 CVF is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R561 CVF, 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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R561 CVF is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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