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R219 LGP

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

204,814 mi
Last recorded204,814 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 LGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 204,814 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chip in windscreen at nearside

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2016 204,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chip in windscreen at nearside

nearside front wiper blade end split

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 199,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chip in windscreen at nearside

offside front headlamp dull

Fail 7 Jul 2015 199,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chip in windscreen at nearside

offside front headlamp dull

Pass 7 Jul 2014 193,787 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 193,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 187,436 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 187,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 181,365 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 181,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside 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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 172,850 miles

both rear tyres perished on outside edges

off side front tyre worn on outside edge and just legal

Pass 2 Aug 2010 164,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 159,689 miles

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

both outer cv boots cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2009 159,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both outer cv boots cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2008 154,647 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 154,592 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 148,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 127,974 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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R219 LGP is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R219 LGP, 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 R219 LGP registered?

R219 LGP is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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