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S764 AAV

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,875 mi
Last recorded154,875 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS764 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 154,875 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

warning lamps taped over on dash

Fail 10 Jun 2016 154,873 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

warning lamps taped over on dash

Pass 6 Jul 2015 148,665 miles

all tyres worn on inner/ouetr edges

warning lamps taped over on dash

Fail 3 Jul 2015 148,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all tyres worn on inner/ouetr edges

Pass 24 Jul 2014 140,786 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 140,786 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 131,073 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Jun 2013 130,987 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,959 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 118,954 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 107,049 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 107,407 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 92,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 78,411 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 78,363 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear inner side lamp not working.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,653 miles

O/S/F, N/S/F Wiper blades split

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,576 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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S764 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S764 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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S764 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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