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N12 GSB

1998 Volvo S70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,571 mi
Last recorded161,571 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 GSB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 161,571 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 159,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 159,359 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 159,359 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 158,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

beam pattens poor

steering lock in/op

Fail 22 Jun 2012 158,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

beam pattens poor

steering lock in/op

Pass 7 Jun 2011 154,336 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r door stuck in locked possition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 147,648 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 147,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 139,711 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 129,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 122,970 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 115,965 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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N12 GSB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N12 GSB, 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 N12 GSB registered?

N12 GSB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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