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R185 EOR

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,389 mi
Last recorded135,389 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 EOR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 135,389 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NSR AND OSR AXLE BUSHES WORN

NSR AND OSR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES SPLIT

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 27 Aug 2013 135,386 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NSR AND OSR AXLE BUSHES WORN

NSR AND OSR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES SPLIT

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 7 Nov 2011 130,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 123,977 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 116,961 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 108,523 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,132 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 97,247 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 94,595 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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R185 EOR is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R185 EOR, 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 R185 EOR registered?

R185 EOR is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R185 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 EOR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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