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S730 DBW

1998 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,047 mi
Last recorded154,047 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 154,047 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 154,046 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 153,636 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 153,630 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 152,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 150,931 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

auto gearbox slight leak

Fail 2 Jan 2020 150,926 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

auto gearbox slight leak

Pass 19 Dec 2018 144,398 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to underside including suspension units

Fail 17 Dec 2018 144,393 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spilt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to underside including suspension units

Pass 11 Dec 2017 136,171 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded under battery

Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,502 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 132,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 126,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jan 2015 123,333 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 117,138 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 110,574 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,279 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake servo corroded

iner wing corroded under bonet near side

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2012 105,277 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake servo corroded

iner wing corroded under bonet near side

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 99,424 miles

Both wiper blades split

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded over whole face

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 93,918 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 86,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 69,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlight reflector getting dull.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 69,593 miles

nearside headlight reflector getting dull.

Pass 28 Dec 2005 61,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2005 61,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S730 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S730 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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S730 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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