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H5 CPE

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,714 mi
Last recorded155,714 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 CPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 155,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 149,135 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 141,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 132,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 123,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 111,422 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 111,340 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres near tread limits

Exhaust tailpipe abit corroded

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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H5 CPE is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H5 CPE, 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 H5 CPE registered?

H5 CPE is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H5 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 CPE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H5 CPE have outstanding finance?

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