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S434 RJS

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,117 mi
Last recorded139,117 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 RJS
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 139,117 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device/ damaged wiper

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 137,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 134,036 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck to tank clamp corroded , advise to seek replacement clamp

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle mount brackets corroded but not considered excessive

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear have advanced wear on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 134,014 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck to tank clamp corroded , advise to seek replacement clamp

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle mount brackets corroded but not considered excessive

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear have advanced wear on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 127,999 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front hoses perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 124,559 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 124,558 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s headlight pattern poor

Fail 19 Nov 2014 120,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s headlight pattern poor

Pass 24 Sep 2014 120,723 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 120,600 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 116,687 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 112,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 108,438 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 98,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 85,415 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 76,478 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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S434 RJS is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S434 RJS, 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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S434 RJS is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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