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R107 TRX

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,785 mi
Last recorded169,785 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 TRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 169,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 169,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 163,285 miles

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

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

chassis rusting on n/s/rear

Fail 11 Apr 2012 163,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

chassis rusting on n/s/rear

o/s/front h/light damage

Pass 19 Apr 2011 161,138 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 159,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 157,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2009 157,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2008 155,237 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 155,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 145,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 127,403 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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R107 TRX is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R107 TRX, 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 R107 TRX registered?

R107 TRX is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R107 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 TRX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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