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R216 JFS

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,311 mi
Last recorded147,311 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 JFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 147,311 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 147,310 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 141,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 141,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 127,424 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 118,936 miles

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 118,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 109,995 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 109,993 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 102,444 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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R216 JFS is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R216 JFS, 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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R216 JFS is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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