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S274 MOH

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,970 mi
Last recorded140,970 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 MOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 140,970 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 139,233 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 135,978 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 128,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

known abs fault, light not on at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2018 125,139 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

known abs fault , light not on through test

n/s upper windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2017 124,024 miles

crack in windscreen

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 122,384 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

crack in n/s upper windscreen

small hole in n/s inner cv boot

vehicle has known ABS fault but light not on throughout test

Pass 4 Feb 2015 120,805 miles

inner cv boot starting to crack

lambda light on dash

oil leak

serv light on

slight play @ o/s/f wheel

tyres cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2014 118,908 miles

3 tyres cracking

Vehicle has known ABS fault but light working correctly for test

n/s inner cv boot starting to split

Fail 3 Feb 2014 118,908 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

3 tyres cracking

Vehicle has known ABS fault but light working correctly for test

n/s inner cv boot starting to split

Pass 21 Jan 2013 117,030 miles

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

front indicator starting to dis-colour

head lamp patterns faint

vehicle has known ABS fault but light worked correctly for test

Pass 13 Feb 2012 115,375 miles

indicators loosing colour

tape on n/s/r light lense

Fail 9 Feb 2012 115,373 miles

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

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

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

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

indicators loosing colour

o/s/r tyre cracking (inner edge)

tape on n/s/r light lense

Pass 11 Feb 2011 113,289 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND SHOULD BE CHANGED ASAP

front indicators beginning to dis-colour

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge & beginning to crack

no clear head lamp patterns

no obvious work done to abs but light working as should

some corrosion on brake servo

Fail 11 Feb 2011 113,287 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND SHOULD BE CHANGED ASAP

front indicators beginning to dis-colour

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge & beginning to crack

no clear head lamp patterns

some corrosion on brake servo

Fail 12 Feb 2010 111,437 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear pads becoming low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 111,437 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear pads becoming low

Pass 13 Feb 2009 109,064 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 13 Feb 2009 109,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Feb 2008 106,185 miles

head lamp patterns faint

rear exhaust mount heavely corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 102,080 miles

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

head lamp patterns slightly faint

slight play in steering poss tracking

Fail 8 Feb 2006 95,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front shocks beginning to leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 95,282 miles

front shocks beginning to leak

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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S274 MOH is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S274 MOH, 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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S274 MOH is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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