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S764 DBW

1998 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,730 mi
Last recorded143,730 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS764 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 143,730 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 143,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,663 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,652 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,572 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,520 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,220 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,692 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,219 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,724 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,716 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 39,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,334 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 38,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 38,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 32,092 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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S764 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Purple 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 S764 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 S764 DBW registered?

S764 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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