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AKZ 7342

1998 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,987 mi
Last recorded151,987 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 7342
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 151,987 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 147,747 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 143,170 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 143,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 135,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 127,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 119,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 119,104 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 110,601 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 110,234 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 101,993 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 101,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 94,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2007 85,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,802 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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AKZ 7342 is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AKZ 7342, 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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AKZ 7342 is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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