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S372 BRP

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,838 mi
Last recorded111,838 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS372 BRP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 111,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 108,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside handbrake low on effort

Pass 6 Apr 2022 103,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 101,180 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 101,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 98,546 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 95,786 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2018 92,661 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,950 miles

Nearside Rear Outer light not working

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer light not working

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,899 miles

front & rear number plates discolouring

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,896 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 68,783 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,783 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,187 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,184 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S372 BRP is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S372 BRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S372 BRP registered?

S372 BRP is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S372 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S372 BRP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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