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S908 RBE

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,443 mi
Last recorded129,443 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 RBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 129,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 120,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ping resonating from NSF top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end play

Offside Front Track rod end play

Fail 9 Jul 2022 120,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ping resonating from NSF top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end play

Offside Front Track rod end play

Pass 30 Dec 2020 109,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 96,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2020 96,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2018 88,357 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 88,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,956 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,252 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,838 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,674 miles

slight weapimng from brake servo

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,159 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 44,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,064 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,584 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,253 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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S908 RBE is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S908 RBE, 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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S908 RBE is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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