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R1 DLB

1998 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

103,993 mi
Last recorded103,993 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 DLB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 103,993 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 103,972 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 103,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 103,480 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 103,477 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,488 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 102,477 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering Axle mount bracket (6.1.A.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage Axle mount bracket (6.1.A.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,446 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front tyres perished both sides

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 101,445 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front tyres perished both sides

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 100,280 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 100,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,254 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,517 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 97,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,662 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 94,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 91,170 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 91,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 88,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 82,891 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 82,891 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 79,984 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 79,969 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 78,069 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 78,056 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 71,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R1 DLB is a 1998 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R1 DLB, 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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R1 DLB is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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