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R174 TRH

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,667 mi
Last recorded161,667 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 TRH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 161,667 miles

1 litre engine oil added for emission test engine noise disappeared

o/s side repeater and o/s front indicator slightly discoloured

poor images both dip beams

rear exhaust bracket broken

steering rack misting oil and p.a.s pipes damp

under side of vehicle and fuel tank damp suspect steering fluid

Pass 17 Nov 2010 144,709 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 144,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 144,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 135,147 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 135,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 123,621 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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R174 TRH is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R174 TRH, 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 R174 TRH registered?

R174 TRH is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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