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R983 XWL

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,473 mi
Last recorded131,473 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 131,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 131,114 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 130,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 127,842 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 126,015 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 121,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake grabbing slightly

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 121,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake grabbing slightly

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 112,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 112,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 106,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 100,375 miles

Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,382 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

deep cut on offside front tyre wall

exhaust rear pipe deteriorated bracket broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

coo;ant slightly low

cut on nearside and offside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

fuel filter slight loose

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 82,690 miles

N/S wiper blade worn

O/S headlamp has reduced light output

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,580 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 77,580 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,698 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,699 miles

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

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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R983 XWL 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 81.8%.

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 R983 XWL, 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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R983 XWL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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