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R982 HGN

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,788 mi
Last recorded155,788 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 HGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 155,788 miles

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

cooling rad corroded & leaking

engine leaking oil

Pass 7 Dec 2009 150,243 miles

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

n/s/f tyre close to limits

o/s/f indicator getting pale

Fail 28 Nov 2009 150,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

n/s/f tyre close to limits

o/s/f indicator getting pale

Pass 29 Aug 2008 138,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Oil leak

Slight freeplay detected in offside front anti-roll bar link.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 138,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Oil leak

Slight freeplay detected in offside front anti-roll bar link.

Fail 31 Aug 2007 132,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

bad engine oil leak.

hand brake shoes/drums noisey?

Pass 31 Aug 2007 132,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

bad engine oil leak.

hand brake shoes/drums noisey?

Pass 2 Sep 2006 120,521 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 120,521 miles

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

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

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

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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R982 HGN is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R982 HGN, 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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R982 HGN is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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