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R216 JMA

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,740 mi
Last recorded128,740 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 JMA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 128,740 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 128,740 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 121,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 113,002 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 113,002 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 103,294 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 103,294 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 93,887 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,475 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 84,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

off side rear tyre bald on inner edge

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 JMA is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JMA, 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 R216 JMA registered?

R216 JMA is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R216 JMA safe to buy?

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