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R873 AJO

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,591 mi
Last recorded154,591 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 AJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 154,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

hand brake travel getting high

slight engine oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 148,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel getting high

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 143,589 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,104 miles

nearside front tyre outer walls slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 137,548 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Temp repairs to exhaust system.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 135,558 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 135,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,917 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 130,916 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,979 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,788 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)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,454 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 91,453 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,995 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 72,995 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 72,055 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,055 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 70,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,058 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 64,306 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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R873 AJO is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R873 AJO, 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 R873 AJO registered?

R873 AJO is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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