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R167 STF

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

414,185 mi
Last recorded414,185 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 STF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 414,185 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 414,185 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 401,566 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 401,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 382,153 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 370,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 370,944 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 356,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 339,973 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 339,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 320,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 320,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 297,844 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 297,844 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 277,141 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 244,769 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 211,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 172,156 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 172,156 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 STF is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 STF, 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 R167 STF registered?

R167 STF is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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