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280D269

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,919 mi
Last recorded108,919 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration280D269
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 108,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 108,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,290 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,343 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 85,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 72,284 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 65,393 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 57,482 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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280D269 is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 132,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 280D269, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 280D269 registered?

280D269 is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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