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S779 AAV

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

176,879 mi
Last recorded176,879 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 176,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

poor pattern both front head lights

Pass 1 Oct 2024 176,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 175,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 174,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 174,416 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking from both rams (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 172,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2020 171,069 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 168,273 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 18 Apr 2018 165,529 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

chips in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2017 163,045 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 157,293 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres starting to perish on outer tread

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

Pass 16 May 2015 155,496 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 154,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 145,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 135,544 miles

check engine warning lamp illuminated

rear brake discs slightly rusty and pitted

slight play in offside inner track rod ball joint

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2011 127,352 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 119,191 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 111,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 102,537 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 96,309 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,575 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 80,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

tested in wet

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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S779 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S779 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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S779 AAV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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