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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))
Nearside Front headlamp hole in glass but sealed
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
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
Nearside headlamp chip in glass
Offside Front fog lamp glass broken
catalyst very slow to light
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
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
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside headlamp glass chipped but sealed
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
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))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Rear tailpipe bracket corrosion
front tyres getting low on tread
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
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
rear number plate not level. both rear tyres wearing unevenly and cracking in side walls.
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.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres small cracks in side walls.
both rear tyres weather cracking in side walls
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.
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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