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R209 EHJ

1998 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,284 mi
Last recorded106,284 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 EHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 106,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 104,538 miles

Deep cut on nearside front tyre outer wall and tread worn close to legal limit

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 104,538 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Deep cut on nearside front tyre outer wall and tread worn close to legal limit

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,310 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 102,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 100,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 100,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 98,722 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,787 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,084 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 87,084 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 82,217 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 76,261 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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R209 EHJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R209 EHJ, 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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R209 EHJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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