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S379 HLG

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,388 mi
Last recorded152,388 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 HLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 152,388 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 152,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 149,074 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 149,074 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 137,303 miles

Oil leak!

Fail 10 Jul 2015 137,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak!

Pass 1 Jul 2014 133,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 126,476 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 120,473 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 120,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 118,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2011 118,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2010 110,017 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 110,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 97,107 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,818 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 80,532 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,532 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 72,714 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 72,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S379 HLG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S379 HLG, 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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S379 HLG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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