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R111 DUG

1998 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,908 mi
Last recorded72,908 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 DUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,908 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,593 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,785 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 66,391 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 62,893 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 62,893 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 58,855 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,036 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,659 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 46,298 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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R111 DUG is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R111 DUG, 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 R111 DUG registered?

R111 DUG is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R111 DUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 DUG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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