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R821 OJM

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,123 mi
Last recorded162,123 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 OJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 162,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 161,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 160,699 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 160,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 160,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 159,712 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 159,712 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 158,741 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view and rear (3.2 (b) (i))

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2018 157,595 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 157,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 156,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 154,945 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 154,945 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2015 153,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 150,418 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 150,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 147,599 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 147,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 144,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 140,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 135,986 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 135,986 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 128,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 128,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 117,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 103,236 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 91,573 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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R821 OJM is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R821 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 R821 OJM registered?

R821 OJM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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