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S70 TUJ

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,162 mi
Last recorded157,162 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 TUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 157,162 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 157,146 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 156,382 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 156,349 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 154,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 153,118 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 151,230 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 149,626 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 149,590 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 147,200 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 143,520 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 143,484 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 139,421 miles

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

slight uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2011 125,231 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 109,821 miles

Both headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated but aim still visable.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 109,821 miles

Both headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated but aim still visable.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,348 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 100,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,640 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,490 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 85,987 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 TUJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S70 TUJ, 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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What year was S70 TUJ registered?

S70 TUJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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