MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres perishing
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight exhaust leak rear box
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight exhaust leak rear box
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear shocks has slight misting of oil
brake discs and pads getting worn
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
both rear shocks has slight misting of oil
brake discs and pads getting worn
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R835 VSB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R835 VSB, 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 R835 VSB registered?
R835 VSB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R835 VSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R835 VSB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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