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R122 WUD

1998 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,482 mi
Last recorded151,482 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 WUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 151,482 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 151,482 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs pulsing on brake test

Pass 3 May 2011 142,853 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 142,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 133,043 miles

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

near side rear wheel slighty misshaped

off side headlamp reflector deterioated

rear chassis above exaust box slight corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2010 133,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

abs light stays on

near side rear wheel slighty misshaped

off side headlamp reflector deterioated

rear chassis above exaust box slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2009 127,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 121,070 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 113,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 106,489 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 WUD is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WUD, 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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R122 WUD is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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