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R96 TSL

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,209 mi
Last recorded142,209 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 TSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 142,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 140,245 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged sligthy frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 140,214 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged sligthy frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 136,556 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,398 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 125,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhust mount broke

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 125,267 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts,inner sholders (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear exhust mount broke

Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,324 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 113,101 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,615 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,195 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 98,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 90,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,619 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 83,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,210 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 64,037 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 60,180 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 60,178 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 40,528 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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R96 TSL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R96 TSL, 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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R96 TSL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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