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R601 MEW

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,611 mi
Last recorded188,611 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 MEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 188,611 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

covers fitted over the outer sills

exhaust support rubbers are perished

front number plate is starting to delaminate

head lights reflectors are dull

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2009 188,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

covers fitted over the outer sills

exhaust support rubbers are perished

front number plate is starting to delaminate

head lights reflectors are dull

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2008 181,829 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 181,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet is damaged

covers fitted over the outer sills

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

o/s head light lens is damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2007 174,106 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel scuffed

power steering pipe corroded

rear exhaust support loose and weak

Pass 6 Jul 2006 167,843 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 167,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 164,599 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 164,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 MEW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R601 MEW, 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 MEW registered?

R601 MEW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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