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R154 OTF

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

205,164 mi
Last recorded205,164 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 OTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 205,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 205,164 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 203,613 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

power steering pump noise

rear disc,s pitted

Fail 7 Feb 2013 203,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

power steering pump noise

rear disc,s pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 193,008 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 184,556 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 174,178 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 165,439 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish slightly

Small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2008 152,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 138,873 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 124,803 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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R154 OTF is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R154 OTF, 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 R154 OTF registered?

R154 OTF is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R154 OTF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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