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S877 WHJ

1998 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,543 mi
Last recorded118,543 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 WHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 118,543 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 118,543 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 118,259 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 May 2023 117,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 116,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 114,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 114,479 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 111,683 miles

Offside Rear axle bush slightly split but no moving excessive

Fail 21 Nov 2017 111,660 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear axle bush slightly split but no moving excessive

Pass 24 Nov 2016 109,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,478 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 97,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,792 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 91,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,069 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 59,856 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,869 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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S877 WHJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S877 WHJ, 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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S877 WHJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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