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D11 GBY

1998 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,576 mi
Last recorded101,576 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 GBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,576 miles

Both registration plate lamps dim.

Exhaust system corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 101,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Bulb 581 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 101,451 miles

Most underside components corroded.

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 101,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45R17 88W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,085 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Both tyres cracked and perished. Recommend replacement. 205/45R17 88W.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyre cracked and perished. Slightly misshaped.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces heavily corroded. Recommend replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 101,085 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Both tyres cracked and perished. Recommend replacement. 205/45R17 88W.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Both tyre cracked and perished. Slightly misshaped.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces heavily corroded. Recommend replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2014 101,022 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on outer edges and perishing slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2014 101,022 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres low on outer edges and perishing slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 100,486 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 100,486 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 99,937 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 99,937 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 99,380 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 99,380 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 98,618 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,028 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,840 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 78,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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D11 GBY is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 D11 GBY, 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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D11 GBY is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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