MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,676 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R598 YBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R598 YBW, 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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What year was R598 YBW registered?
R598 YBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 January 1998.
Is R598 YBW safe to buy?
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