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R645 JMV

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

225,123 mi
Last recorded225,123 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 JMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 225,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 223,627 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 221,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 217,487 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 214,057 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 209,958 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 209,946 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 204,690 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 197,850 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 197,850 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 193,031 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 186,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 179,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 172,753 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 172,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 164,736 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 159,154 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 159,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 151,234 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 143,504 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 128,832 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 113,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 106,256 miles

advise nearside front outer tyre wall slightly damaged but not to cords

Pass 21 Aug 2006 96,814 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 96,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 90,374 miles

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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R645 JMV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R645 JMV, 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 R645 JMV registered?

R645 JMV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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