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R301 DPV

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,010 mi
Last recorded129,010 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 DPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 129,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 127,663 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Offside Front drop link lower bush small cut

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged and perishing

oil leak under engine area

Pass 15 Jan 2018 125,945 miles

vehicle underside covered with oil.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 124,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jan 2017 124,536 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,698 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 122,698 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)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 120,805 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 117,059 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2013 113,936 miles

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

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

rear pads rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2013 109,222 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 110,447 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discsw corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 110,447 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discsw corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 105,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 105,744 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,169 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 99,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,851 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,801 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses perished

o/s/f fog lamp inop

srs lamp on dash

Fail 6 Dec 2007 78,801 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f fog lamp inop

srs lamp on dash

Pass 4 Dec 2006 75,361 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing low on edges of tread n/s and o/s

o/s/f fog lamp not working

srs lamp on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2006 75,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing low on edges of tread n/s and o/s

o/s/f fog lamp not working

srs lamp on dash

Pass 9 Dec 2005 67,594 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 67,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/f fog lamp not working

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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R301 DPV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R301 DPV, 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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R301 DPV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R301 DPV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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