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S353 VNM

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

170,769 mi
Last recorded170,769 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 170,769 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 166,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 164,469 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 160,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN PLACES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 160,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN PLACES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 157,426 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 154,289 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 154,282 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 149,117 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 144,439 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steel brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Mar 2015 144,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steel brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Apr 2014 141,879 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes greased

slight play in steering system

Pass 25 Mar 2013 139,696 miles

n/s steering system has slight free play

Pass 27 Mar 2012 136,330 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

small amount of play off/side/front steering rack arm

Pass 4 Apr 2011 131,282 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 126,368 miles

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

off/side front tyre has small cut to side wall

side wall starting to crack off/side rear

Fail 6 Apr 2010 126,367 miles

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

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

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

off/side front tyre has small cut to side wall

side wall starting to crack off/side rear

Pass 23 Mar 2009 121,074 miles

Slight split in n/s and o/s wiper blades

minor movement in n/s steering rack end joint

Pass 28 Mar 2008 111,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 111,664 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 103,723 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 103,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 96,252 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 96,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S353 VNM is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S353 VNM, 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 S353 VNM registered?

S353 VNM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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