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R593 RRS

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,028 mi
Last recorded114,028 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 RRS
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,028 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 112,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015
Pass 12 Nov 2014 95,289 miles

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

n/s/f abs ring broken

o/s/ abs ring corroded

o/s/r tail light inop

Fail 11 Nov 2014 95,289 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

n/s/f abs ring broken

o/s/ abs ring corroded

o/s/r tail light inop

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,744 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 86,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,988 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 75,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 72,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 68,300 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 65,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,573 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 58,573 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2005
Fail 16 Nov 2005 45,315 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged. no exposed cord or ply.wheel rim also showing signs of impact damage.

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven across tread.tread pattern still visible.advise tread to be checked at regular intervals.

scuffing/scratching at front bumper lower edge.

slight cracking appearing on outside and inside tyre sidewalls at o/s/r tyre.

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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R593 RRS is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R593 RRS, 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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R593 RRS is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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