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R590 MHC

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,673 mi
Last recorded64,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 MHC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s rear door damaged not affecting operation

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

seat belt ext fitted to o/s front

sill covers fiitted

Fail 15 Jun 2018 55,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s rear door damaged not affecting operation

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

seat belt ext fitted to o/s front

sill covers fiitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,047 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front brake hose slightly perished

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 15 Jun 2017 46,047 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front brake hose slightly perished

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,689 miles

off side and near side front tyres outer edges bald and inner edges worn and close to legal limits

Fail 7 Jun 2016 36,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working near side rear inner (1.1.A.3b)

off side and near side front tyres outer edges bald and inner edges worn and close to legal limits

Pass 6 Jun 2015 26,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,001 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 26,001 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,505 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,686 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 23,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,949 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,844 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 19,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,705 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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R590 MHC is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R590 MHC, 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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R590 MHC is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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