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P14 PJF

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,578 mi
Last recorded172,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 PJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 172,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 167,477 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 162,113 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 157,586 miles

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

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

nearside mirror missing

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 14 Jul 2010 153,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 153,405 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 146,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 146,906 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 139,779 miles

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp pattern starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2007 132,867 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 125,942 miles

Side walls of both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Sep 2005 119,130 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 119,130 miles

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

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

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

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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P14 PJF is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P14 PJF, 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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P14 PJF is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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