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S750 BAA

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,112 mi
Last recorded180,112 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS750 BAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 180,112 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 180,112 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 176,713 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

back exhaust has on brackett broken

battery insecure

can't check sills fully kit fitted

can't see rear pads

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 176,702 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

back exhaust has on brackett broken

battery insecure

can't check sills fully kit fitted

can't see rear pads

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 172,177 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 164,696 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 164,696 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 156,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 156,998 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 150,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 142,698 miles

o/s/f/head light small chip not affecting beam image

Pass 8 Mar 2006 131,233 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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S750 BAA is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S750 BAA, 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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S750 BAA is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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