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S263 AUD

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,773 mi
Last recorded136,773 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 AUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 136,773 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive after coil spring mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mount point bracket itself (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting round plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive after coil spring mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount point bracket itself (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting round plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 136,700 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive after coil spring mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mount point bracket itself (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive after coil spring mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount point bracket itself (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,521 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing toward edges of tread

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boxsections and boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 131,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floors/boxsections x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 131,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipework,2 sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floors/boxsections x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front some damage to ABS ring

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boxsections/boot floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch sticking

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 26 Oct 2022 129,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front some damage to ABS ring

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boxsections/boot floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet safety catch sticking

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2021 127,178 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front some damage to abs ring

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box sections/boot floor,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear x2 tyres perished

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,056 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box sections,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both axle pivot bushes deteriorated

Rear both tyres perished

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2019 123,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount area on body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 120,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount area on body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,819 miles

Nearside Front fuel canister breather pipe spill

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,834 miles

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

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

some corrosion throughout exhaust

Fail 3 Nov 2016 111,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

some corrosion throughout exhaust

Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,358 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

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

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

corrosion throughout exhaust

Fail 5 Nov 2015 108,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

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

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

corrosion throughout exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,477 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 104,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,055 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,714 miles

NSF wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated, no play in bearing

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,232 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 81,427 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cuts in offside front tyre tread

Fail 12 Nov 2009 81,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cuts in offside front tyre tread

Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,801 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 74,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 62,040 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to three mm

Fail 17 Nov 2006 62,040 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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S263 AUD is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S263 AUD, 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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S263 AUD is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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