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R574 YLL

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,987 mi
Last recorded115,987 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 YLL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 115,987 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,261 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,237 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,287 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 90,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear side lights go out when headlights switched on (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,217 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 85,217 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,461 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 81,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,813 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,670 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 71,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,602 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 68,601 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,013 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,835 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 May 2007 59,522 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 40,558 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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R574 YLL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R574 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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R574 YLL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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