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S744 DBW

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,764 mi
Last recorded120,764 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 120,764 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 120,764 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 117,474 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 117,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 113,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 107,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 103,405 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 99,514 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 99,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 94,954 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 89,606 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 85,274 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 80,294 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 74,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 71,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 69,118 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 66,120 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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S744 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S744 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 S744 DBW registered?

S744 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S744 DBW safe to buy?

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