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R828 OJM

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,550 mi
Last recorded135,550 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 OJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 135,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer foreign object caught on CV gaitor (removed)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 134,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 134,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,338 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 133,338 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 132,877 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 132,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 132,274 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. 18 years oil (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 132,274 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. 18 years oil (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 131,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 131,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 129,340 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 126,295 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 126,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 123,889 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 123,889 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 119,167 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise nearside front fog not working

advise nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not considered serious

advise nearside front tyre smooth on outside edge

advise plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 May 2014 119,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise nearside front fog not working

advise nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not considered serious

advise nearside front tyre smooth on outside edge

advise plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 May 2013 115,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 29 May 2013 115,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2012 112,865 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 112,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 109,888 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

advise offside front innerdriveshaft gaitor split

Fail 24 May 2011 109,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise front brake pads getting low

advise offside front innerdriveshaft gaitor split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,196 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise offside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,271 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 99,271 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 82,161 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,305 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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R828 OJM is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R828 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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R828 OJM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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