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S70 RPP

1998 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

115,075 mi
Last recorded115,075 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 RPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 115,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 113,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,112 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,444 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,484 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 106,918 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,317 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,307 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,963 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,871 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 92,871 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,687 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,019 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,779 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 68,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,230 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,279 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,279 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,514 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 48,893 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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S70 RPP is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 S70 RPP, 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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What year was S70 RPP registered?

S70 RPP is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 November 1998.

Is S70 RPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 RPP shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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