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S744 AAV

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,155 mi
Last recorded102,155 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 102,155 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,755 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,684 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,640 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 97,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,362 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,523 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 71,954 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 71,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,248 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 66,248 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,917 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 58,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,432 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 49,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 46,977 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 46,974 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,909 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 46,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2011 46,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,487 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,399 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

offside splash panel at bumper loose/insecure

slight play offside front steering arm.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

offside splash panel at bumper loose/insecure

slight play offside front steering arm.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,914 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 39,914 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,918 miles

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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S744 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S744 AAV, 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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S744 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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