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M77 DAR

1998 Volvo S70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,326 mi
Last recorded133,326 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 DAR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 133,326 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 132,787 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 132,242 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension axle bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension delta link bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber lower bush perished slightly

slight oil leak back of engine

slight oil leak o/s steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2022 131,685 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension axle bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension delta link bushes perished slightly

o/s power assisted steering rack leaking slightly

slight oil leak back of engine

Fail 6 Jul 2022 131,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension axle bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension delta link bushes perished slightly

o/s power assisted steering rack leaking slightly

slight oil leak back of engine

Pass 12 Jul 2021 131,152 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension axle bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

Pass 15 Jul 2020 130,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 130,406 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 129,824 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre has a cut or split in inner sidewall but not to ply/ cords

rear axle bushes getting worn/ perished slightly

rear tyres cracking/ perishing. feathering slightly on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower shock absorber bush deteriorating

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

Offside Rear lower shock absorber bush deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2018 128,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lower shock absorber bush deteriorating

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear lower shock absorber bush deteriorating

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,161 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 128,100 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 126,531 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 124,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 122,581 miles

n/s/f wiperblade split

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension control arm bushes spliting and unbonding

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone ball joints, gaiters perishing badly

o/s/f indicator bulb pale

rear exhaust brackets corroding badly

rear indicator bulbs pale

Pass 30 Jan 2013 120,024 miles

Head light pattern becoming poor

Pass 9 Feb 2012 118,881 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 118,881 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 117,462 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 115,731 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,446 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 111,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 108,271 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 103,411 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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M77 DAR is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M77 DAR, 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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M77 DAR is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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