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R207 UKP

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,128 mi
Last recorded217,128 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 UKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 217,128 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil very low

offside front fog light inop

rear pads geting low

Fail 11 Jan 2010 217,128 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil very low

offside front fog light inop

rear pads geting low

Pass 20 Nov 2008 204,483 miles

offside & nearside cv boots show slight deterioration

offside & nearside front & rear bottom arm bushes show slight deterioration

offside rack end has slight play

rear registration plate shows slight deterioration

Fail 18 Nov 2008 204,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside cv boots show slight deterioration

offside & nearside front & rear bottom arm bushes show slight deterioration

offside rack end has slight play

rear registration plate shows slight deterioration

Pass 16 Oct 2007 193,568 miles

offside & nearside front bottom arm front & rear bushes show signs of slight deterioration

oil leak noticed

rear registration plate shows signs of deterioration

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 16 May 2006 177,975 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R207 UKP is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R207 UKP, 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 R207 UKP registered?

R207 UKP is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R207 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 UKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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