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R570 WRV

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,579 mi
Last recorded158,579 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 WRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 158,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condition of brake pads unknown,limited vision

free play detected in handbrake

play in offside inner end of rack

repairs effected to off side front mirror

Fail 19 May 2010 158,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

condition of brake pads unknown,limited vision

free play detected in handbrake

misfire detected whilst reving engine

play in offside inner end of rack

repairs effected to off side front mirror

slight perishing of cv boots

Pass 24 Feb 2009 133,375 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 133,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 124,172 miles

both front lower arm bushes unbonding may need attention soon

exhaust system corroded may need attention soon

front number plate cracked needs attention

o/s/r disc scored

rear pads wearing low

rear shock absorber rubbers age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2008 124,127 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front lower arm bushes unbonding may need attention soon

exhaust system corroded may need attention soon

front number plate cracked needs attention

o/s/r disc scored

rear pads wearing low

rear shock absorber rubbers age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2007 115,984 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 115,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2006 108,039 miles

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

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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R570 WRV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R570 WRV, 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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R570 WRV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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