MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,560 miAbove average mileage for this year
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near side front brake flexi hose perished
near side rear tyre perished
offside front brake flexi hose perished
offside front tyre low
rear exhaust mounting broken
stone chip in offside head light
All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
emission failed fast idle test
near side front brake flexi hose perished
near side rear tyre perished
offside front brake flexi hose perished
offside front tyre low
rear exhaust mounting broken
stone chip in offside head light
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OS wiper split at ends.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
OS wiper split at ends.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
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R965 MGC is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R965 MGC, 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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R965 MGC is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 January 1998.
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