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S721 DBW

1998 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,530 mi
Last recorded180,530 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 180,530 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 180,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 164,552 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 164,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 149,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 136,376 miles

Headlights dim

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 123,304 miles

Headlights dim

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

Off side front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,194 miles

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

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

n/s/f road tyre worn on outside edge.

n/s/f shockabsorber misting. Very slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 99,753 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link boot split

Pass 11 Jun 2009 93,371 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber boot split

Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,643 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 88,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 1 Jul 2006 84,377 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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S721 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S721 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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S721 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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