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R1 DLP

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

83,925 mi
Last recorded83,925 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 DLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 83,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 80,468 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,630 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,338 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,466 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,351 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 72,279 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 69,808 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,563 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,879 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 61,873 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,545 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 56,485 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 52,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 48,630 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Very minor oil patch around offside of transfer box. Light misting around nearside rear differential oil seal.

Fail 13 Jan 2007 575,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Very minor oil patch around offside of transfer box. Light misting around nearside rear differential oil seal.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,451 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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R1 DLP is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 R1 DLP, 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 R1 DLP registered?

R1 DLP is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R1 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 DLP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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