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PGS 69W

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,184 mi
Last recorded185,184 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGS 69W
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 185,184 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 179,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 179,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 174,109 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 174,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 169,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 165,211 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 160,354 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 156,149 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 149,412 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 143,169 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 136,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 127,920 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 118,361 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 118,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 110,670 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper spilt on edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 110,670 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper spilt on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2007 100,197 miles

rear exhuast bracket badly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2006 91,223 miles

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

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

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

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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PGS 69W is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PGS 69W, 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 PGS 69W registered?

PGS 69W is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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