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T898 MOA

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,378 mi
Last recorded130,378 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT898 MOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 130,378 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15/88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR FAIL! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 121,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 115,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 108,093 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,729 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,755 miles

Parking brake lever very near end of travel!

Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 98,590 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges n/s just legal

headlamp masker kit fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,932 miles

fluctuation on front brakes

front brake balance o/s slow borderline

headlamp masker kits fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 96,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen left hand drive (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen left hand drive (4.1.2 (a))

fluctuation on front brakes

front brake balance o/s slow borderline

Pass 3 Aug 2017 94,696 miles

Brake pipes greased

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2017 94,696 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2016 92,434 miles

condition of both headlamp reflectors and intensity of aims Borderline

corrosion on exhaust

damage and repair to n/s/r light lens

play in n/s steering rack joint

Fail 29 Jul 2016 92,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition and wear of all brake discs on vehicle

condition of both headlamp reflectors and intensity of aims Borderline

corrosion on exhaust

damage and repair to n/s/r light lens

play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,080 miles

condition both headlamp reflectors and intensity of beam patterns BORDERLINE

condition both rear brake disc's

corrosion on exhaust

front brake balance o/s slow

o/s/f brake binding and condition of disc

Fail 6 Aug 2015 91,079 miles

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

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

condition both headlamp reflectors and intensity of beam patterns BORDERLINE

condition both rear brake disc's

corrosion on exhaust

front brake balance o/s slow

o/s/f brake binding and condition of disc

Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,856 miles

condition both rear brake disc's

condition n/s and o/s headlamp reflectors and beam intensity BORDERLINE

corrosion on exhaust and mountings

fluctuation on rear brakes

wear in steering rack

wear on front disc's and pads

Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,853 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

condition both rear brake disc's

condition n/s and o/s headlamp reflectors and beam intensity BORDERLINE

corrosion on exhaust and mountings

fluctuation on rear brakes

wear in steering rack

wear on front disc's and pads

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,255 miles

both front tyres wear low

wear in o/s/r axle bush

Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,648 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 84,887 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 84,887 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 74,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 71,339 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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T898 MOA is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T898 MOA, 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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T898 MOA is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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