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R118 LKN

1998 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,281 mi
Last recorded118,281 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 LKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 118,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 110,840 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 110,840 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 101,117 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 91,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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R118 LKN is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R118 LKN, 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 R118 LKN registered?

R118 LKN is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R118 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 LKN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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