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R171 RVN

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,560 mi
Last recorded154,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 RVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2015 154,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel filter corroded

NS rear spring locator

NS rear tyre poor condition- sidewall damaged and wearing on edge

NSfront tyre poor condition

OS rear tyre poor condition- sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 153,571 miles

n/s/front tyre cut in wall showing no canvas

Fail 13 Jun 2014 153,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/front tyre cut in wall showing no canvas

Pass 15 Jun 2013 152,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 152,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 150,120 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 147,991 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 146,277 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 143,745 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 143,745 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 139,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2007 136,682 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 136,681 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 126,102 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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R171 RVN is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R171 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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What year was R171 RVN registered?

R171 RVN is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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