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M30 LAN

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,352 mi
Last recorded125,352 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 LAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 125,352 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Fail 24 Nov 2025 125,352 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 6 Dec 2024 124,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 122,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,208 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 121,278 miles

Oil leak.

Slight play in the steering.

Fail 24 Nov 2021 121,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak.

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,220 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 119,188 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 119,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,092 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,934 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 116,907 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 115,137 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 113,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 111,937 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 110,307 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,375 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 108,365 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,166 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 105,567 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 105,567 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 104,956 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 103,375 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 103,375 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 100,101 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 100,101 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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M30 LAN is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M30 LAN, 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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M30 LAN is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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