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S70 PDM

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,536 mi
Last recorded174,536 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 PDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 174,536 miles

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

Offside front fog light not working

Water leak/stain under near side of the radiator

Fail 5 Jul 2011 174,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 174,390 miles

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

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

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

OSF fog lamp not working

Water leak/stain under near side of radiator.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 172,966 miles

Top engine mounting bush starting to crack

Fail 26 Jun 2010 172,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Top engine mounting bush starting to crack

Pass 11 Jun 2009 170,614 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 170,613 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Top engine mounting bush broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 168,210 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 168,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 160,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 149,980 miles

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

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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S70 PDM is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S70 PDM, 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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S70 PDM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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