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R168 KMJ

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,331 mi
Last recorded79,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 KMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,331 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,869 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,030 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,315 miles

offside beam image could be improved

rear exhaust hanger bracket getting thin

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,226 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,849 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,885 miles

rear no'plate poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2009 51,885 miles

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

rear no'plate poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,656 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

near side rear indicator bulb is going white

off side front headlamp is starting to loose its beam pattern may need a reflector next year

off side rear indicator bulb is going white

rear no'plate is starting to seperate

Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,520 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,053 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 38,366 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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R168 KMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R168 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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What year was R168 KMJ registered?

R168 KMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R168 KMJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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