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GIW 745

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,597 mi
Last recorded160,597 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 745
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 160,597 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside body damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 160,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside body damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 158,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 158,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing very badly on edges showing signs of blistering

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 153,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

fuel tank filler pipe clamp badly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 148,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 148,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 143,037 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

chip in windscreen

front shock absorbers soft

oil level low

rear exhaust tailpipe badly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 136,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front shock absorbers have negliable damping effect

rear exhaust deteriorating

some play in offside front shocker/suspension unit

Fail 15 Jul 2013 136,925 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorating

some play in offside front shocker/suspension unit

Pass 26 Jun 2012 130,288 miles

front flexible brake hoses perished

front number plate starting to delaminate

handbrake travel long

Fail 26 Jun 2012 130,288 miles

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

front flexible brake hoses perished

front number plate starting to delaminate

handbrake travel long

Pass 14 Jul 2011 123,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 115,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 115,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 107,391 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 107,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 9,413 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 9,413 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,455 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2007 92,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,284 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 84,284 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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GIW 745 is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GIW 745, 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 GIW 745 registered?

GIW 745 is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for GIW 745 shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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