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R791 XWL

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Gas bi-fuel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,542 mi
Last recorded142,542 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 142,542 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 132,485 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

damage along n/s sill

Pass 15 Feb 2018 126,309 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2018 126,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction contol (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,055 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front position lamps only working with dip beam (ignition on)

nearside outer badly damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2017 116,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front position lamps only working with dip beam (ignition on)

nearside outer badly damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s steering track rod has small movement

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,132 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2015 105,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2014 97,110 miles

N/S plastic sill cover missing

Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,881 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 79,149 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,749 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,451 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2010 70,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,490 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 50,740 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R791 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R791 XWL, 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 R791 XWL registered?

R791 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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