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R52 DBA

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,377 mi
Last recorded171,377 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 DBA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 171,377 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank cover corroded and insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 165,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear both shock absoreber bushes worn perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 165,697 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure front registration plate damage (0.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced front both headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside front drop-link excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking offside rear fuel intensive smell ( leak fuel filter ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working offside rear position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating rear axle service brake fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture offside front brake pipe at imminent risk of fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear both shock absoreber bushes worn perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 158,414 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 158,414 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 152,805 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2020 152,798 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 147,168 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))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 147,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 142,557 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 133,981 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 124,761 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 116,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,210 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 105,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,026 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2012 76,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,765 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,890 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,560 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 59,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/f tyre bolding on edge

o/s/r tyre bolding on edge & starting to miishape

rear disc corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,474 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear on inner edges of other tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,608 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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R52 DBA is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R52 DBA, 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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R52 DBA is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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