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R154 YJU

1998 Volvo V70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,126 mi
Last recorded274,126 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 YJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 274,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 271,388 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 271,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2014 265,447 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 265,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 263,922 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 263,784 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 253,766 miles

Slight leak from steering rack.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 244,102 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 235,559 miles

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

offside front door check strap broken

Fail 19 Jan 2009 235,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 7 Feb 2008 229,995 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 229,968 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 226,927 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 226,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 YJU is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R154 YJU, 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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R154 YJU is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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