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R601 JWO

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,879 mi
Last recorded69,879 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 JWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 69,879 miles

All tyres perishing.

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

Fail 7 Jul 2026 69,873 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

All tyres perishing.

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,471 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,298 miles

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

nearside front tyre, outer edge worn

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre, cut in outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,890 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 54,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,867 miles

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

offside front tyre, outer sidewall cut (no cord visable)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,952 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,356 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres wrearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,840 miles

Front brake disics corroded on inside surfaces

Front number plate damaged

Rear exhuast bracket corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,950 miles

both front brake discs corrosion on inner face

front number plate cracked

slight oil leak at turbo

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,722 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 31,722 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R601 JWO is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R601 JWO, 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 R601 JWO registered?

R601 JWO is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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