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S652 TNC

1998 Volvo S70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

248,624 mi
Last recorded248,624 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 TNC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 248,624 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor strengthening rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount binding slightly

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor strengthening rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 248,621 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor strengthening rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount binding slightly

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor strengthening rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 243,448 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 243,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 238,436 miles

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

Rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 234,521 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 234,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 229,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 223,208 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 223,200 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant light on (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 216,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 216,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 208,227 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 208,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 197,055 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 191,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 187,391 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 187,391 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 182,240 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 182,240 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 175,353 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 175,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 166,590 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 158,807 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 154,615 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 154,615 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 135,736 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 135,736 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (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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S652 TNC is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S652 TNC, 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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S652 TNC is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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