MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Outer Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
195/65 x 15 Offside front tyre worn to limit
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight damage to outer sidewall nsf tyre.
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pedal slightly spongy
rear brake discs corroded slightly
slight damage to outer sidewall nsf tyre.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside front haedlamp lens cracked slightly
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
O;s;f headlight chipped and cracked (beam pattern ok at present)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front brakes slightly unbalanced
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
front brakes slightly unbalanced
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R765 VLL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R765 VLL, 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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R765 VLL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R765 VLL safe to buy?
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