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R215 TLD

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,790 mi
Last recorded92,790 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 TLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,790 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,908 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,373 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 83,370 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 78,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,551 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,380 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,269 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,466 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 57,943 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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R215 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R215 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 R215 TLD registered?

R215 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R215 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 TLD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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