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R211 TLD

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,505 mi
Last recorded171,505 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 TLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 171,505 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 147,167 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 147,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 120,367 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 98,736 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 91,410 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 91,410 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R211 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R211 TLD, 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 R211 TLD registered?

R211 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R211 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 TLD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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