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R117 VLK

1998 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,870 mi
Last recorded162,870 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 162,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front discs next pad change

Pass 15 Jul 2010 160,332 miles

1. o/s headlight lightly misted inside

Fail 23 Jun 2010 160,335 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 155,436 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 155,436 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear metal pipes run out of sight unable to check full run

Pass 24 Apr 2008 147,941 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 141,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 141,235 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 125,134 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 125,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Dec 2005 125,067 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R117 VLK is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R117 VLK, 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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R117 VLK is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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