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R167 KMJ

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,629 mi
Last recorded219,629 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 KMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2015 219,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

exhaust rear mounting deteriorated

nearside front headlamp dip beam has slightly reduced output

offside front brake binding slightly

power steering pump noisy

Fail 1 Aug 2015 219,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 211,764 miles

accelerator stiff in operation

exhaust system corroded and rear hanger bracket temporary repair

nearside and offside front headlight wiper arms missing

nearside and offside front headligt glass cloudy - beam image diffused

offside front headlight glass chipped

powersteering noisy in operation

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 211,647 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

accelerator stiff in operation

exhaust system corroded and rear hanger bracket temporary repair

nearside and offside front headlight wiper arms missing

nearside and offside front headligt glass cloudy - beam image diffused

offside front headlight glass chipped

powersteering noisy in operation

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 197,366 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy - Beam image diffused - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear indicators pale

nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor weepy

rear exhaust mount bracket - temporary repair

Fail 8 May 2013 197,057 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy - Beam image diffused - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear indicators pale

nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor weepy

offside front brake hose perishing - STRONG ADVICE

rear exhaust mount bracket - temporary repair

slight imbalance recorded on front brakes - Roller Brake Tester

Pass 23 May 2012 188,734 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhauts mounting loose

Fail 23 May 2012 188,734 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhauts mounting loose

Pass 19 May 2011 180,867 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 180,860 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 175,114 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 170,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 170,826 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 157,836 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 157,678 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 147,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R167 KMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R167 KMJ, 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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R167 KMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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