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S982 DBW

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,484 mi
Last recorded107,484 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 107,484 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 107,484 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 100,918 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 89,908 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 78,375 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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S982 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S982 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 S982 DBW registered?

S982 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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