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15 DT

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,240 mi
Last recorded192,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 DT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 192,240 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2024 191,914 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2021 190,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 187,107 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 185,141 miles

front tyre treads low

Pass 4 Jul 2018 179,010 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 173,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 166,341 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 166,341 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 164,003 miles

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

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

underside surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2013 162,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all new rear brake parts fitted

nearside park brake slightly slow to release

Fail 20 May 2013 162,040 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 156,352 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 156,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 149,628 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 149,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine has an oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 142,425 miles

nearside steering stop insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2009 142,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside steering stop insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2008 137,082 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 137,078 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 131,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 131,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 123,347 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 123,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 114,564 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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15 DT is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 132,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 15 DT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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15 DT is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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