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S625 DTO

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,777 mi
Last recorded133,777 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 DTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 133,777 miles

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

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

Some front brake imbalance

Fail 8 Sep 2016 133,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Some front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2015 124,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 116,774 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 116,735 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,392 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,392 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 95,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,777 miles

some movement in nearside track rod

Fail 2 Jul 2010 83,777 miles

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

offside front wearing low on edges

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

some movement in nearside track rod

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,126 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,073 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,785 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre 2.5mm tread

Pass 1 Jul 2006 51,658 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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S625 DTO is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S625 DTO, 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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S625 DTO is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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