MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Battery insecure
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
considerable travle on hand brake lever.
slight damage to n/s head lamp glass.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
considerable travle on hand brake lever.
slight damage to n/s head lamp glass.
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R17 SJK is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R17 SJK, 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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R17 SJK is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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