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R210 NEC

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

197,083 mi
Last recorded197,083 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 NEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 197,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

sill covers offside and nearside

Pass 21 May 2021 185,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hi beam tell tail inop

Pass 6 Jun 2020 173,451 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR/NSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 160,162 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,998 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 152,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 150,931 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 150,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 136,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 141,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 136,921 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre begining to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2013 130,430 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 130,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 118,330 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 118,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 103,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 103,609 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 90,915 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 90,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 May 2009 76,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 61,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 52,863 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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R210 NEC is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R210 NEC, 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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R210 NEC is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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