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A17 HDM

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

154,221 mi
Last recorded154,221 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 154,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 152,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 151,401 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 149,615 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 147,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 146,161 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 144,167 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 144,157 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 141,205 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 139,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 137,385 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 135,254 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 132,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 130,017 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 127,288 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 127,288 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 124,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 121,541 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 118,884 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,440 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 113,795 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 110,657 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 110,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 105,192 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 100,163 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 98,691 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 98,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 93,505 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 93,505 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 87,116 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 79,812 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 70,698 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 63,940 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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A17 HDM 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 84.8%.

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 A17 HDM, 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 A17 HDM registered?

A17 HDM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is A17 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 HDM shows 33 tests with a 84.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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