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R194 DGE

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

314,067 mi
Last recorded314,067 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 DGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 314,067 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 305,217 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 296,000 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 296,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 287,693 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 287,690 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 279,329 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 279,321 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 270,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 261,432 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 253,496 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 253,496 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear discs worn

steering wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2006 243,490 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 243,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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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R194 DGE is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R194 DGE, 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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R194 DGE is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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