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R104 OJT

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,465 mi
Last recorded115,465 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 OJT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 115,465 miles

front and rear bumpers slight damage

front brake hoses starting to perish

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement and cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front indicator and offside indicator siderepeator starting to discolour

offside rear light lens cracked

power steering pump noisey

power steering rack damp

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear shock absorber covers starting to perish

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

temp type fuel cap- does seal

Fail 22 Nov 2012 115,430 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front and rear bumpers slight damage

front brake hoses starting to perish

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement and cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front indicator and offside indicator siderepeator starting to discolour

offside rear light lens cracked

power steering pump noisey

power steering rack damp

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear shock absorber covers starting to perish

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

temp type fuel cap- does seal

Pass 10 Oct 2011 105,240 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

Pass 25 Nov 2010 101,732 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 101,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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R104 OJT is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R104 OJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R104 OJT?

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What year was R104 OJT registered?

R104 OJT is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R104 OJT safe to buy?

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