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R883 VLM

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,009 mi
Last recorded77,009 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 VLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 77,009 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 74,824 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 72,890 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 70,409 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,640 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,249 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (both sides) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 55,347 miles

Front coil spring corroded (Both sides ) (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,406 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 51,399 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,962 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 41,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,571 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 34,571 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,320 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 33,301 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,940 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 31,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,555 miles

service light on

Fail 24 Feb 2010 30,539 miles

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

service light on

Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,254 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 29,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,487 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 25,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,954 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,312 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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R883 VLM is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R883 VLM, 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 R883 VLM registered?

R883 VLM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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