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R218 UDD

1998 Volvo V70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,465 mi
Last recorded183,465 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 UDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 183,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 183,465 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 176,618 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 168,939 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 168,938 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 160,748 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 160,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 153,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 144,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 139,308 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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R218 UDD is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R218 UDD, 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 R218 UDD registered?

R218 UDD is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R218 UDD safe to buy?

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