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S36 GUD

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,850 mi
Last recorded168,850 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 168,850 miles

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 168,850 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 159,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 159,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 150,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nsf tyre worn low on outside edge

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 25 Apr 2013 142,380 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake only just meets requirements

Pass 25 Apr 2013 142,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake only just meets requirements

Pass 18 Apr 2012 132,691 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 123,802 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 123,802 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 115,797 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 115,795 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 107,866 miles

slight play in power steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2009 107,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in power steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2008 100,855 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 89,590 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,015 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 80,015 miles

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

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

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

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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S36 GUD is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S36 GUD, 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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S36 GUD is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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