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5966 AC

1998 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,188 mi
Last recorded154,188 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5966 AC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 154,188 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 154,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 152,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 152,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,961 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 135,953 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 135,919 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 127,303 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,861 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 113,322 miles

Airbag light apparent on dash.

Both front tyres slightly foul inner arches on full lock.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 113,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Airbag light apparent on dash.

Both front tyres slightly foul inner arches on full lock.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 108,383 miles

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

Signs of tyres rubbing on inner wing under shields Grease on osf suspension

Pass 11 Apr 2011 108,383 miles

Signs of tyres rubbing on inner wing under shields Grease on osf suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,243 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 102,972 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,179 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 91,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 86,882 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 86,880 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 86,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 82,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 82,030 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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5966 AC is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5966 AC, 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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5966 AC is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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