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R195 DGE

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,892 mi
Last recorded206,892 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 DGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 206,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 183,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 175,855 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 175,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 165,854 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 150,640 miles

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

offside rear door unable to open from the outside.

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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R195 DGE is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R195 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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What year was R195 DGE registered?

R195 DGE is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R195 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 DGE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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