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R841 PFJ

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,243 mi
Last recorded98,243 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 PFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,243 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,243 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 89,840 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,059 miles

grease around nearside inner and outer c.v gaiters

offside c.v gaiter starting to perish

Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,064 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 82,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 77,581 miles

Nearside front wheel inner rim is damaged

Nearside rear wheel inner rim is damaged

Offside front track rod has a play in the ball joint

Offside rear wheel inner rim is damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2013 77,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside front wheel inner rim is damaged

Nearside rear wheel inner rim is damaged

Offside front track rod has a play in the ball joint

Offside rear wheel inner rim is damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2012 71,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 66,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,257 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 62,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,232 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,292 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre small cut to side wall not to cords

power steering intermitantly heavy when turned lock to lock

power steering rack damp with oil

Fail 10 Jul 2008 60,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre small cut to side wall not to cords

power steering intermitantly heavy when turned lock to lock

power steering rack damp with oil

Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,644 miles

power steering rack damp with oil

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front and both rear tyres show signs of wear on inner edges

power steering pump damp with oil and noisey

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,141 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 46,519 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

advise heavy nearside front bumper and body damage

nearside front indicator held in with tape and plastic clip ( not insacure )

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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R841 PFJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R841 PFJ, 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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R841 PFJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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