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R144 KMJ

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,216 mi
Last recorded206,216 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 KMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 206,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixe pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 192,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 185,531 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Nov 2016 181,326 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 174,987 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 174,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 167,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 160,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 160,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 152,305 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 152,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 143,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc worn & lipped

Fail 14 Nov 2011 143,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc worn & lipped

Pass 5 Nov 2010 132,775 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 117,209 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 117,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 105,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 91,067 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 91,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 76,121 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,121 miles

nearside headlamp cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2005 64,227 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2005 64,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

nearside headlamp glass cracked

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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R144 KMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R144 KMJ, 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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R144 KMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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