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R871 HFR

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,686 mi
Last recorded168,686 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 HFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 168,686 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 168,686 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 167,035 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 21 Jan 2014 159,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 159,803 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 149,587 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

damage to n/s/r quarter panel

damage to o/s/f bumper

headlamp pattern becoming deteriated

headlamp wiper blades damaged

n/s/f fog lamp broken

slight movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2013 149,587 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to n/s/f bumper

damage to n/s/r quarter panel

damage to o/s/f bumper

headlamp pattern becoming deteriated

headlamp wiper blades damaged

n/s/f fog lamp broken

slight movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2012 144,510 miles

front no: plate becoming deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2012 144,510 miles

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

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

front no: plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 138,836 miles

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

front number plate becoming disfigured

n/s rear sidewall becoming damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2011 138,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front number plate becoming disfigured

n/s rear sidewall becoming damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2010 133,186 miles

front no. plate becoming disfigured

fuel cap cover insecure

rear exhaust corroding, mountings becoming weak

slight wear in o/s front lower ball joint

some wear detected in front steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2010 133,186 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

front no. plate becoming disfigured

fuel cap cover insecure

rear exhaust corroding, mountings becoming weak

slight wear in o/s front lower ball joint

some wear detected in front steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,216 miles

some wear in n/s front steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2009 24,216 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil + cooling light on dashboard

some wear in n/s front steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2008 103,634 miles

o/s rear view mirror cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2007 91,019 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 91,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil light flashes on !

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2006 76,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 76,664 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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R871 HFR is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R871 HFR, 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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R871 HFR is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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