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F16 GTJ

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,721 mi
Last recorded55,721 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 GTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 55,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 54,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear seats not in current use. seat belts limited inspection

Fail 12 Jul 2024 54,554 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 53,558 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 53,306 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,128 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,887 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 52,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,179 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,817 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,412 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 50,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,765 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 49,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,319 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,399 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 41,186 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 38,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,645 miles

front brake pads seem wearing thin, rear and park brakes noisey when tested on RBT. advise strip clean and inspect

slight play in lower arm rear bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,733 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,474 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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F16 GTJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F16 GTJ, 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 F16 GTJ registered?

F16 GTJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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