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S246 ABA

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,209 mi
Last recorded159,209 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 ABA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 159,209 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 159,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 149,468 miles

grease stain around nearside inner cv boot and offside outer cv boot

offside front floor slightly dented

offside outer sill slightly dented

rear brake discs worn and pitted and pads getting low

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Fail 1 Jun 2015 149,468 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

grease stain around nearside inner cv boot and offside outer cv boot

rear brake discs worn and pitted and pads getting low

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Fail 27 May 2015 149,443 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

front strut tops slightly notchy

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r outer sill damaged

outer sills not clearly visible

rear axle bushes slightly deterioated

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear lower shocker bushes slightly deterioated

rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 143,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 143,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 143,345 miles

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

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 139,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 135,264 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 135,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 129,579 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 129,579 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 121,914 miles

front struts starting to corode

inner c.v. gaiter split

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone inner bushes slight movement and starting to peel

n/s and o/s/f brake flexes perishing

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering rack end

Fail 16 May 2009 121,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front struts starting to corode

inner c.v. gaiter split

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone inner bushes slight movement and starting to peel

n/s and o/s/f brake flexes perishing

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering rack end

Pass 17 May 2008 116,286 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2008 116,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 110,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 104,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 104,245 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S246 ABA is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S246 ABA, 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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S246 ABA is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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