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R158 RVN

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,119 mi
Last recorded157,119 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 RVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 157,119 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f indicator secured with cable tie

Fail 27 Feb 2013 157,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f indicator secured with cable tie

Pass 7 Mar 2012 146,465 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 134,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 129,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 124,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 124,519 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 124,492 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 117,206 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge, was on the front.

Offside c.v. gaiter perished

Rear pads wearing low

Fail 5 Oct 2006 117,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre 2mm min 1.6mm, wearing on edges, cracking on side walls

Offside c.v. gaiter perished

Offside front link arm lower gaiter split

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear pads wearing 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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R158 RVN is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R158 RVN, 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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R158 RVN is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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