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R224 RJB

1998 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,449 mi
Last recorded135,449 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 RJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 135,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear shox bushes cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2013 135,449 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear shox bushes cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,156 miles

Anti roll bar bushes cracked

Both front headlight lenses have stone chips

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

Noise from engine/gearbox , Rattle/knocking

OIl weap from sump area

Off side rear light cluster damaged

Rear reg plate deteriated

Fail 7 Jan 2013 128,156 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti roll bar bushes cracked

Both front headlight lenses have stone chips

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

Noise from engine/gearbox , Rattle/knocking

OIl weap from sump area

Off side rear light cluster damaged

Rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 9 Dec 2011 121,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and perishing.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Registration Plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Tailgate does not stay elevated.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 121,041 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and perishing.

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Registration Plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Tailgate does not stay elevated.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,420 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment due to worn Balljoint.

Evidence of oil leak, around Undertray.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertray.

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 115,420 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment due to worn Balljoint.

Evidence of oil leak, around Undertray.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertray.

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 108,230 miles

Evidence of Oil leak around Undertray.

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 108,230 miles

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

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

Evidence of Oil leak around Undertray.

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 101,400 miles

large oil leak

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished

tracking

Fail 11 Dec 2008 101,400 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished

tracking

large oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f head lamp has a hole in it

Pass 22 Dec 2006 85,376 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 77,938 miles

slight condensation inside n/s/f h/lamp glass

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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R224 RJB is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R224 RJB, 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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R224 RJB is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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