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S846 JRV

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,339 mi
Last recorded206,339 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 JRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 206,339 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 206,332 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

high level stoplamp inop

Pass 11 Nov 2024 202,722 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn extreme edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front corrosion to brake discs

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

high level stoplamp inop

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2023 199,906 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level stoplamp inop

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2022 198,136 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2022 198,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2021 194,281 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear x2 tyres very heavily perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

corrosion to exhaust

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2021 194,281 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear x2 tyres very heavily perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

corrosion to exhaust

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2020 190,660 miles

high level stoplamp inop

oil leak

Nearside Front tyre very heavily worn on edges of tread and heavily perished

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread and heavily perished

Rear x2 tyres heavily perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

corrosion throughout exhaust

Fail 17 Nov 2020 190,650 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre very heavily worn on edges of tread and heavily perished

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread and heavily perished

Rear x2 tyres heavily perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

corrosion throughout exhaust

high level stoplamp inop

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2019 183,642 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipework (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2019 183,434 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside play inner rack balljoint

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipework (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2018 176,457 miles

Both rear number plate lamps working but a little dirty inside lenses.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe at rear of main silencer. (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear mounting corroded and broken but system still well supported.

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 170,137 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated on ends.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges. Tyre pressures may be low.

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 162,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 162,482 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 152,721 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 140,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 140,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2013 129,550 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 129,479 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2012 122,119 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 122,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 114,163 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 114,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 108,688 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 108,684 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 104,140 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 104,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 100,229 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 1,510 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 92,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 86,738 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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S846 JRV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S846 JRV, 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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S846 JRV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S846 JRV shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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