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R756 TST

1998 Volvo S70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,649 mi
Last recorded174,649 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 TST
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 174,649 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 174,592 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2017 174,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 174,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 167,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 159,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 10 Mar 2006 148,803 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 148,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R756 TST is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Orange with a 2,319cc 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 R756 TST, 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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R756 TST is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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