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R176 STF

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,124 mi
Last recorded110,124 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 STF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2008 110,124 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop-link gaiters split/missing

n/s/r tyre tread depth very low (2mm) on inner edge

outer c.v. gaiters slightly worn

Pass 31 Dec 2008 110,124 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop-link gaiters split/missing

n/s/r tyre tread depth very low (2mm) on inner edge

outer c.v. gaiters slightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2008 101,466 miles

all indicators colour fading

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly

n/s/f suspension drop-link boots split/missing

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall worn and cut

very slight wear to outer c.v. gaiters

Fail 10 Jan 2008 101,466 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all indicators colour fading

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly

n/s/f suspension drop-link boots split/missing

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall worn and cut

very slight wear to outer c.v. gaiters

Pass 15 Dec 2006 92,161 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

Fail 15 Dec 2006 92,161 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

Pass 9 Jan 2006 84,496 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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R176 STF is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red 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 R176 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 R176 STF registered?

R176 STF is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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