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S209 DBW

1998 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,899 mi
Last recorded78,899 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 78,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 78,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,595 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,462 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,553 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,352 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 67,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,099 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 65,099 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,943 miles

o/s/r tyre poor condition inner wall to tread slight splits

Fail 4 Sep 2012 62,943 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre poor condition inner wall to tread slight splits

Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,678 miles

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

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

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 3 Aug 2010 59,939 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,548 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,080 miles

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2007 50,585 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 47,207 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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S209 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S209 DBW, 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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S209 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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