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R175 FOO

1998 Volvo V70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,846 mi
Last recorded233,846 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 FOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 233,846 miles

exhaust noisy

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 23 Dec 2015 233,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 233,636 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 233,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 226,371 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 215,915 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 204,690 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 204,517 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 193,423 miles

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

center propshaft not fitted for test

part of the center exhaust mount missing but exhaust still secure

Fail 7 Mar 2009 181,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Mar 2009 181,911 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Feb 2008 172,016 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 156,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 142,880 miles

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

all indicator bulbs faded

front tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills unable to view

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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R175 FOO is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R175 FOO, 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 R175 FOO registered?

R175 FOO is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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