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R992 JFS

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,149 mi
Last recorded137,149 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 JFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 137,149 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 137,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 148,431 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 148,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 138,639 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 130,678 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to assess rear inner brake pads.

Fail 14 May 2015 130,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to assess rear inner brake pads.

Pass 9 May 2014 123,964 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 117,006 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 116,796 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 112,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box mounting partly broken and weak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,876 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 97,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,618 miles

Nearside and offside rear shockabsorber lower bushes perished.

Nearside front brake flexi hose perished

Offside front brake flexi hose perished

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 59,871 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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R992 JFS is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R992 JFS, 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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R992 JFS is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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