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S656 DBW

1998 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,855 mi
Last recorded119,855 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 109,347 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 109,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,683 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 99,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,771 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,824 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,895 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 66,893 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)

Offside 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,366 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 59,366 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,864 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,027 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,738 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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S656 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S656 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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What year was S656 DBW registered?

S656 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S656 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S656 DBW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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