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S213 ADP

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,367 mi
Last recorded189,367 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 ADP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 189,367 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

steering rack slightly leaking

Fail 10 May 2019 189,363 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2018 184,933 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

steering rack leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2018 184,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens broken (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front indicator insecure and lens broken

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

steering rack leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2017 181,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 173,843 miles

play in both front drop links

Fail 14 Apr 2016 173,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

play in both front drop links

Pass 16 Apr 2015 165,003 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

wishbone bushes are showing signs of wear

Pass 29 Apr 2014 153,813 miles

front wishbone bushes are showing signs of wear

nsf headlamp works but cut off beam is poor

Pass 22 Apr 2013 146,719 miles

both front wishbone bushes (x4) are showing signs of aging

osf inner cv boot has a small pin hole.

Pass 2 May 2012 140,593 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 130,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 121,679 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 May 2009 113,284 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 112,075 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 112,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

air bags overdue service.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 109,789 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 109,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres perished on outer edges.

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 107,364 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper rubber perishing

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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S213 ADP is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S213 ADP, 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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S213 ADP is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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