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R233 XBV

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,832 mi
Last recorded26,832 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 XBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 26,832 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 265,832 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 258,360 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing badly on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2007 247,115 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 232,740 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 232,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant leak from top coolant hose.

Hanger broken on rear tailpipe.

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

Rattle from middle silencer, baffles gone.

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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R233 XBV is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R233 XBV, 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 R233 XBV registered?

R233 XBV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R233 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 XBV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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