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R562 YLL

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 YLL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 114,503 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 110,223 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2022 110,217 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,539 miles

Brake servo slightly corroded

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment switch faulty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,832 miles

Brake servo slightly corroded

Driver's seat: fore and aft adjustment switch faulty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 94,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 94,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear wheel locks up when spun

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,517 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,684 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,529 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 85,603 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 85,599 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,610 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,390 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,301 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,066 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,144 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 74,902 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 67,705 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 67,705 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2006 65,113 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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R562 YLL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R562 YLL, 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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R562 YLL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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