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R377 TJB

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,532 mi
Last recorded173,532 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 TJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 173,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam image and output slightly diminished,, recommend replace (1.7.5a)

Oil leak minor ()

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)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places

front bumper, slight damage, n/s

oil filter, and fuel filter slightly corroded,, recommend replace

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 4 Jan 2017 173,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam image and output slightly diminished,, recommend replace (1.7.5a)

Oil leak minor ()

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)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places

front bumper, slight damage, n/s

oil filter, and fuel filter slightly corroded,, recommend replace

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 15 Dec 2015 169,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam image and output slightly deminished (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration in places

fuel filter, slightly corroded

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 15 Dec 2015 169,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam image and output slightly deminished (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration in places

fuel filter, slightly corroded

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 19 Dec 2014 161,675 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded and deteriorated

offside headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2014 161,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded and deteriorated

nearsoide headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2013 152,614 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

exhaust system corroded in places

offside rear brake binding very slightly

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2013 152,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

exhaust system corroded in places

offside rear brake binding very slightly

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2012 144,679 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded in places

fuel filter. slightly corroded

slight play steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2012 144,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

fuel filter. slightly corroded

slight play steering rack

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded in places

Pass 10 Dec 2011 138,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

at time of retest abs warning light ok, suspect underlying fault with abs system

both rfear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front door damaged

nearside front road wheel steel, other road wheels alloy

Fail 6 Dec 2011 138,100 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rfear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front door damaged

nearside front road wheel steel, other road wheels alloy

Pass 17 Dec 2010 130,201 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn, recommend replace

both headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

service light on

suspect intermittant fault with ABS, warning light working ok at time of retest. Recommend take to volvo dealers

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2010 130,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn, recommend replace

both headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre under inflated

service light on

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2009 123,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

advise abs light stayed on at first, then operated correctly though out rest of test.

advise check steering track and tyre pressures

child seat fitted offside rear

fuel filter slight corrosion

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

service light stays on at times

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2008 115,616 miles

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

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

offside and nearside headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished

Fail 3 Dec 2008 115,616 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished

Pass 10 Dec 2007 105,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

horn is sounding with up and down steering movement

nearside rear handbrake performance sightly weaker than offside

noize from gearbox when offside front wheel is rotated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear lower shock absorbers bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in movement

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 10 Dec 2007 105,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

horn is sounding with up and down steering movement

nearside rear handbrake performance sightly weaker than offside

noize from gearbox when offside front wheel is rotated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear lower shock absorbers bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in movement

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Nov 2006 95,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges/but meet all mot requrments

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 29 Nov 2006 95,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges/but meet all mot requrments

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Dec 2005 85,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

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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R377 TJB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R377 TJB, 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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R377 TJB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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