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R153 EOT

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,170 mi
Last recorded104,170 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 EOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 104,170 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,028 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,735 miles

Cut to nearside rear outer tyre wall

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust support mount bracket broken

Fail 16 Oct 2017 103,734 miles

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

Cut to nearside rear outer tyre wall

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust support mount bracket broken

Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,361 miles

Cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

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

One rear exhaust support mount bracket broken

Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,061 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front under wing deflection shield insecure

One rear exhaust support mount bracket broken

Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

One rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 15 Oct 2014 101,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

One rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,251 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 88,928 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 88,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 82,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,478 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 79,478 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,150 miles

advise offside front constant velocity deteriorated.n/s/r tyre wearing low,r/brake pads low. engine noisey!,light smoke from exhaust.abs fault intermittantly lamp coming on slightly then going out;o.k at retest!!!!

Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,150 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 72,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low,r/brake pads appear low

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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R153 EOT is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R153 EOT, 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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R153 EOT is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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