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A13 DBJ

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,547 mi
Last recorded121,547 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 121,547 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 120,819 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,278 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 119,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,968 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 116,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,773 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 109,654 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 107,692 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,903 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 103,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,045 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 94,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,130 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,508 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,913 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,481 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,845 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A13 DBJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A13 DBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 DBJ registered?

A13 DBJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is A13 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 DBJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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