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R187 GRL

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,623 mi
Last recorded106,623 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 GRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,623 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 103,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rusty

rear brake discs worn x2

rear shock covers poor x2

Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,313 miles

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

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

all brake discs surface rust x4

rear shock covers torn x2

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,449 miles

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

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

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2010 76,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,452 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2009 70,452 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside mirror cracked

suspect front brake discs worn to limit

Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

suspect front discs worn to limit.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,353 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 56,428 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 56,428 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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R187 GRL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R187 GRL, 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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R187 GRL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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