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L70 LVO

1998 Volvo S70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,044 mi
Last recorded154,044 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 LVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 154,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 154,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 153,691 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 153,489 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 152,986 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 152,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 152,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 152,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 151,242 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 148,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside driveshaft not located correctly in gearbox

Fail 17 Jun 2010 148,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside driveshaft not located correctly in gearbox

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2009 145,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside head light showing poor beam pattern

rear shock bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 28 Jun 2007 102,184 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 102,183 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 74,723 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 74,723 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 63,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 63,259 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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L70 LVO is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L70 LVO, 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 L70 LVO registered?

L70 LVO is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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