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D6 CMC

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

208,051 mi
Last recorded208,051 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 CMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 208,051 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 208,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 205,994 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 205,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 201,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 198,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 191,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 186,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 181,643 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 175,597 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread 205/50/16W

Pass 12 Sep 2017 167,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 162,373 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 162,373 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 159,434 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 156,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 156,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 152,332 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 152,332 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 146,243 miles

offside & nearside headlights in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2012 146,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside headlights in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2011 139,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2011 139,732 miles

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

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2010 133,032 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 125,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 121,076 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 116,736 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 110,953 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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D6 CMC is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 D6 CMC, 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 D6 CMC registered?

D6 CMC is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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