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S803 DBW

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,611 mi
Last recorded125,611 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 125,611 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 125,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 113,233 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 107,863 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 107,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

all rear flexy ends corroded

beam patterns poor

front flexys cracking

rear brake discs pitted

slight play in osf steering rack joint

Pass 12 Nov 2010 100,922 miles

brake hose ends rusty

rear axle mount bush's started to crack

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

very slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 12 Nov 2010 100,920 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake hose ends rusty

rear axle mount bush's started to crack

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

very slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 90,516 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,574 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,108 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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S803 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S803 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 S803 DBW registered?

S803 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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