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R208 JGO

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,496 mi
Last recorded224,496 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 JGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 224,496 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 224,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section around clamp join (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 216,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section on join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both rear discs rusty poor condition

oil leak

slight wear both front inner track rods

Fail 26 Sep 2018 216,769 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section on join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both rear discs rusty poor condition

oil leak

slight wear both front inner track rods

Pass 21 Sep 2017 208,184 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 208,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 198,729 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front fog light not working

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 189,198 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges n/s and o/s

rear pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 182,225 miles

both front and rear coil springs slight corroded

front to rear exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2014 182,225 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and rear coil springs slight corroded

front to rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2013 176,995 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slight deteriated

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 170,579 miles

rear discs poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2012 170,428 miles

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

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

rear discs poor condition

rear exhaust braket broken system still supported

slight free play in o/s front steering

Pass 10 Oct 2011 162,589 miles

both front flexi brake hoses slight perrished

Fail 10 Oct 2011 162,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front flexi brake hoses slight perrished

Pass 4 Oct 2010 156,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres getting low on edges

damp around pas rack

offside front inner rack joint slight play

rear shock bottom bushes poor

Fail 1 Oct 2010 156,580 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyre wearing on edges

dampness round power steering rack

n/s front brake flexy pereshing

n/s front cv boot pereshing poor condition

n/s front indercater starting to show white

o/s front inner rack joint slight play

plastic covers over outer sills

rear shock bottom bushes starting to split

Pass 13 Oct 2009 150,375 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2009 150,375 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2008 143,162 miles

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

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

front number plate poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2008 143,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2007 135,332 miles

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

n/s front and o/s front flexi hoses poor condition

n/s front wing indicator bulb slight discolouerd

Pass 18 Aug 2006 125,015 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 116,615 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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R208 JGO is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R208 JGO, 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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R208 JGO is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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