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R122 RCF

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,997 mi
Last recorded124,997 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 RCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 124,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 117,784 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Offside front headlamp lens cracked.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 117,784 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

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

Offside front headlamp lens cracked.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 111,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 107,211 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 100,864 miles

o/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Jun 2006 94,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 90,359 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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R122 RCF is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R122 RCF, 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 R122 RCF registered?

R122 RCF is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R122 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 RCF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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