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S754 XOM

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,523 mi
Last recorded98,523 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 XOM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 98,523 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 98,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack or pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 98,399 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking Poss s/ rack leak (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 97,786 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo pipe ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 95,494 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,107 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 92,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,306 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,557 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,187 miles

f/n/s tyre inner edge showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 70,075 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,175 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 64,971 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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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S754 XOM is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S754 XOM, 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 S754 XOM registered?

S754 XOM is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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