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R145 OEG

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,241 mi
Last recorded212,241 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 212,241 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

both front brake hoses deteriorating

nearside front anti roll bar drop link,top ball joint dust cover split

nearside front wiper blade splitting

slight play in steering rack on nearside

spare wheel fitted on offside front

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2011 212,241 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

both front brake hoses deteriorating

nearside front anti roll bar drop link,top ball joint dust cover split

nearside front wiper blade splitting

slight play in steering rack on nearside

spare wheel fitted on offside front

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2010 201,971 miles

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

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

n/s of steering rack slightly worn

o/s/f inner cv gaiter pin holed

Fail 10 May 2010 201,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s of steering rack slightly worn

o/s/f inner cv gaiter pin holed

Pass 28 Apr 2009 181,917 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 164,151 miles

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

slight wear/play in steering rack

Fail 14 May 2008 164,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

slight wear/play in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2007 144,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 123,559 miles

advice front+rear discs worn

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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R145 OEG is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R145 OEG, 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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R145 OEG is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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