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T398 SEJ

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,293 mi
Last recorded183,293 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 SEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 183,293 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 180,834 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 177,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 175,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 173,045 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 169,771 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 165,827 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 165,827 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 161,547 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 156,604 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer walls slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 25 Jul 2014 153,795 miles

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

n/s/rear brake disc;s is corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 153,795 miles

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

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

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

n/s/rear brake disc;s is corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 150,507 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 150,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 140,690 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 132,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear brake pad anti-rattle springs missing.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 125,682 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 117,842 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 117,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 108,820 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 108,818 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2007 99,659 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 99,659 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 90,233 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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T398 SEJ is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 110,209 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 T398 SEJ, 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 27 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T398 SEJ registered?

T398 SEJ is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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