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H20 CDJ

1998 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,147 mi
Last recorded53,147 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 CDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 53,147 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 53,147 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 52,478 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,963 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 51,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 51,199 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,189 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,215 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,558 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,416 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 47,416 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,702 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 45,702 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 44,372 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

side skirts fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2016 44,371 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,587 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 42,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Fail 24 Nov 2014 40,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2012 35,048 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2011 32,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside headlamp wiper insecure

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 29,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside headlamp wiper insecure

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front anti-roll bar link gaiter split

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,921 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre walls cracking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Nov 2008 24,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre walls cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,562 miles

nearside rear tyre walls cracking

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,625 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 19,624 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 17,646 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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H20 CDJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H20 CDJ, 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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H20 CDJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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