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S351 UKJ

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

200,660 mi
Last recorded200,660 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 UKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 200,660 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 200,656 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in side wall ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 198,404 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 198,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 196,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

sill covers fitted on o/s and n/s

Fail 21 Nov 2023 196,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

sill covers fitted on o/s and n/s

Pass 8 Dec 2022 194,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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 axle support/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 194,548 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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 axle support/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 192,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 192,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 191,963 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2020 191,960 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded.various chassis corrosion.

various underbody corrosion.various components corroded.various bushes worn.exhaust corroded.both rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 190,807 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 189,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 187,500 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 185,573 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 181,726 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 180,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 177,005 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Oct 2012 175,113 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 175,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 172,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf steering arm has slight play

osr light unit cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2011 172,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf steering arm has slight play

osr light unit cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2010 168,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 165,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 160,666 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 156,918 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 154,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 149,335 miles

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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S351 UKJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S351 UKJ, 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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What year was S351 UKJ registered?

S351 UKJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S351 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S351 UKJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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