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R121 FGU

1998 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

126,062 mi
Last recorded126,062 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 FGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 126,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 126,062 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested ue to no oil (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 124,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear diff has oil leak.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 124,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides. (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front direction lens is not secure.

Nearside Rear exhaust box damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear diff has oil leak.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall slight worn

Oil leak but not excessive

Fail 9 Jul 2018 120,355 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall slight worn

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,143 miles

major oil leak prsent

Fail 6 Jul 2017 118,143 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all round front and rear (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

major oil leak prsent

Pass 9 Jul 2016 116,016 miles

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

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

engine oil leak.

front discs will need replacing when changing pads.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 113,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,775 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 109,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

coolant expansion tank leaking

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 105,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 101,568 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 101,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,899 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,899 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 91,523 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 91,523 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack is leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,694 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 84,694 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 78,700 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 78,700 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 72,574 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 72,574 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 68,341 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 68,341 miles

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

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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R121 FGU is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 R121 FGU, 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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R121 FGU is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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