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S810 DBW

1998 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,634 mi
Last recorded150,634 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS810 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 150,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 147,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 144,433 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 144,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 142,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 138,591 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 131,874 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 131,843 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 129,693 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 129,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 127,561 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 125,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 125,581 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,415 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 123,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 120,990 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 118,968 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 118,965 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 116,485 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/Rear tyre wall shows damage needs new tyre shortley

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 114,230 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 111,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn to inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 5 Jan 2007 109,477 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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S810 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S810 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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S810 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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