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R610 JPN

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,962 mi
Last recorded149,962 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 JPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 149,962 miles

both front tyresworn on inside edges

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front c v boot deteriorated

offside front innerdrive shaft boot split

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge nearing limit

slight play in end of offside of steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2011 149,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyresworn on inside edges

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front c v boot deteriorated

offside front innerdrive shaft boot split

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge nearing limit

slight play in end of offside of steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2010 144,493 miles

front brake hoses in poor condition

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2009 138,378 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front flexi brake hoses starting to split

hand brake travel on mot limit

n/s headlamp image deterioating

rear brake pads worn to mot limit

Pass 26 Mar 2008 132,376 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 123,977 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 27 Mar 2007 123,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

corrosion on disks allround n/s front inner †drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 3 Apr 2006 121,425 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R610 JPN is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R610 JPN, 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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R610 JPN is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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