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R116 YPX

1998 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,821 mi
Last recorded168,821 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 YPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 168,821 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 165,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 162,648 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 159,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 155,314 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 155,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 152,769 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 148,351 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 145,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 137,667 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 127,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2007 127,840 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2007 127,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 May 2006 117,186 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/ inner c/v boot split

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

Fail 12 May 2006 117,186 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/ inner c/v boot split

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

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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R116 YPX is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R116 YPX, 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 R116 YPX registered?

R116 YPX is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R116 YPX shows 15 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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