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R835 YWG

1998 Volvo S70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,764 mi
Last recorded194,764 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 YWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 194,764 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 175,910 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 164,924 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 151,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 136,642 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 136,642 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 120,661 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 120,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 109,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 109,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 100,341 miles

oil leak

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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R835 YWG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

R835 YWG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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