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R568 JPN

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,585 mi
Last recorded107,585 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 JPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 107,585 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 107,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,179 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 106,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,718 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,142 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,806 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 102,436 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 102,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vacume hose deterioated and come off valve block on offside rear next to fuel filter

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,603 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f indicator lense has hole in

Fail 14 Oct 2010 93,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f indicator lense has hole in

Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f indicator lense holed

Pass 25 Oct 2008 80,295 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 80,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,397 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 19 Oct 2007 74,397 miles

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

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 2 Nov 2006 67,219 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,785 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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R568 JPN is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R568 JPN, 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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R568 JPN is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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