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S748 AAV

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,367 mi
Last recorded117,367 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,367 miles

front pads and discs deteriorated

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,000 miles

Front Fogs Lights Not Operating

Offside Rear Light unit slight cracked but not showing white light

Slight oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2018 117,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Fogs Lights Not Operating

Offside Rear Light unit slight cracked but not showing white light

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 113,426 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 113,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 109,290 miles

Centre Front Gear lever knob release

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has minor play

Fail 3 May 2016 109,290 miles

Centre Front Gear lever knob release

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has minor play

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

Pass 1 May 2015 104,860 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 104,860 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,755 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 99,755 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 92,176 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 92,176 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 11 May 2011 87,317 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 82,607 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,606 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,575 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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S748 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S748 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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S748 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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