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R105 CFM

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,595 mi
Last recorded123,595 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 CFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,595 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & rear arch liners fitted.

Front All c v boots slightly perished.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff noisy also has slight oil leak.

Sill covers fitted.

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 120,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 120,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 110,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 110,589 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 103,259 miles

N/F top mount slightly tight lock to lock

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2016 103,259 miles

N/F top mount slightly tight lock to lock

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 101,108 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing

both rear tyres have the inner edges scrubbed

oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2015 101,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have the inner edges scrubbed

oil leak

parking brake performance requirements only just met system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,186 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,095 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,631 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 80,842 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,012 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,416 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,676 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,616 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 60,400 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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R105 CFM is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red 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 R105 CFM, 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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R105 CFM is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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