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S137 PMJ

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,382 mi
Last recorded178,382 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 PMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 178,382 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 176,688 miles

Nearside Front headlamp hole in glass but sealed

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 175,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective small hole (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp glass damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

catalyst slow to light

Pass 25 Apr 2023 173,766 miles

Nearside headlamp chip in glass

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

catalyst very slow to light

Pass 5 Sep 2022 172,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small chip in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

catalyst very slow to light

engine light illuminated

Fail 5 Sep 2022 172,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small chip in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

catalyst very slow to light

engine light illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2021 171,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside headlamp glass chipped but sealed

Fail 31 Aug 2021 171,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside headlamp glass chipped but sealed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine light illuminated

Pass 22 Sep 2020 169,651 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 167,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 165,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 162,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens broken (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 162,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside fitted wrong way round (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens broken (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 160,459 miles

Rear tailpipe bracket corrosion

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Apr 2015 158,340 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriating

rear tailpipe bracket corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2014 156,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust bracket corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2014 156,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2013 153,805 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 153,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 151,131 miles

Battery is loose.

Headlamp switch sometimes had to be waggled when first operated.

Nearside and offside front flexable brake hoses are starting to perrish.

Nearside front c.v gaitor is starting to crack.

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded.

Small weep from offside inner c.v gaitor.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 151,130 miles

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)

Battery is loose.

Headlamp switch sometimes had to be waggled when first operated.

Nearside and offside front flexable brake hoses are starting to perrish.

Nearside front c.v gaitor is starting to crack.

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded.

Small weep from offside inner c.v gaitor.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 148,907 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 147,139 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

off side inner drive shaft gaiter split

scartches on windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2010 147,139 miles

Coolant leak

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

off side inner drive shaft gaiter split

scartches on windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2009 143,752 miles

rear number plate not level. both rear tyres wearing unevenly and cracking in side walls.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 143,693 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate not level. both rear tyres wearing unevenly and cracking in side walls.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 141,327 miles

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

both rear tyres small cracks in side walls.

Pass 3 May 2007 138,222 miles

both rear tyres weather cracking in side walls

Pass 26 Apr 2006 135,505 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven, just within limits.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 135,505 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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S137 PMJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S137 PMJ, 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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S137 PMJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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