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DJZ 7728

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,464 mi
Last recorded193,464 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 7728
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 193,464 miles

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

rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing.

slight seep on powr steering rack at some time,no fresh oil at time of test and level ok.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 191,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight wear in steering rack.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 191,544 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust bracket broken.

slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 188,661 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear discs wearing thin/corroded,pads also wearing down.

slight wear in steering rack,no free play.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 188,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear discs wearing thin/corroded,pads also wearing down.

slight wear in steering rack,no free play.

unable to check n/s/r wheel bearing fully due to brake binding.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 179,245 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 179,223 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

adv o/s rear tyre ON limit

adv unable to see front or rear brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 26 Jan 2009 168,391 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 155,782 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 155,782 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 149,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 139,828 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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DJZ 7728 is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJZ 7728, 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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DJZ 7728 is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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