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S970 WTU

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,693 mi
Last recorded196,693 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 WTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 196,693 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 196,240 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 184,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

srs lamp on

Fail 22 Jun 2012 184,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

srs lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 165,039 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 164,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S CV joint very noisey driven in slight lock

Pass 5 Mar 2010 154,804 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 154,804 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 143,999 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 143,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,683 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 12,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 112,333 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 101,149 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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S970 WTU is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S970 WTU, 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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S970 WTU is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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