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R189 UER

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,052 mi
Last recorded155,052 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 UER
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 155,052 miles

offside front inner stearing rack joint has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2008 143,680 miles

auxillary belt perished

both front antiroll bar links have slight play

handbrake requires adjustment

head lamp beam image not that crisp/clear

head lamp washer valve leaking

misting of oil arouns n/s/f shock absorber

o/s driveshaft seal weeping

o/s/f head lamp wiper moter not working

oil leak from oil filter

rear pads very low and discs

rear wiper split

slight play in o/s inner rackjoint

top engine mount split

tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Dec 2008 143,677 miles

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

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

auxillary belt perished

both front antiroll bar links have slight play

handbrake requires adjustment

head lamp beam image not that crisp/clear

head lamp washer valve leaking

misting of oil arouns n/s/f shock absorber

o/s driveshaft seal weeping

o/s/f head lamp wiper moter not working

oil leak from oil filter

rear pads very low and discs

rear wiper split

slight play in o/s inner rackjoint

top engine mount split

tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2008 133,484 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 133,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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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R189 UER is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R189 UER, 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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R189 UER is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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