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R146 FNG

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,307 mi
Last recorded119,307 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 FNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 119,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 108,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 97,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

top engine stabiliser rubber starting to break

Fail 16 Jan 2007 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

top engine stabiliser rubber starting to break

Pass 12 Jan 2006 86,025 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 86,021 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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R146 FNG is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R146 FNG, 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 R146 FNG registered?

R146 FNG is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R146 FNG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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