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R815 OJM

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,854 mi
Last recorded96,854 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 OJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 96,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,188 miles

both side repeaters & osf indicator feded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,188 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both side repeaters & osf indicator feded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,220 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork & bumpers

front no plate delaminating

nsf tyre badly worn on outer edge

nsr indicator faded

osf & both side repeaters faded

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,220 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork & bumpers

front no plate delaminating

nsf tyre badly worn on outer edge

nsr indicator faded

osf & both side repeaters faded

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,784 miles

both front side repeaters & osf indicator faded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork

front no plate delaminating

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,350 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,193 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,052 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 52,020 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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R815 OJM 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 78.6%.

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 R815 OJM, 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 R815 OJM registered?

R815 OJM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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