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R195 TLD

1998 Volvo V70

Turquoise Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

258,368 mi
Last recorded258,368 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 TLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 258,368 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 249,186 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 249,186 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 234,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 234,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,316 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 221,067 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 220,410 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

front spotlights dammaged

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 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R195 TLD, 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 TLD registered?

R195 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R195 TLD safe to buy?

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