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G20 RGX

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,530 mi
Last recorded99,530 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 RGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 99,530 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 98,427 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 97,356 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 97,348 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 96,131 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 95,050 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,891 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 91,741 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 91,723 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))

Pass 24 May 2018 90,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 89,393 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,933 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 86,737 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,506 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,556 miles
Fail 31 May 2011

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

Pass 10 May 2010 80,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,042 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 76,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,408 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 74,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 72,431 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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G20 RGX is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G20 RGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G20 RGX registered?

G20 RGX is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is G20 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 RGX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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