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R23 DPR

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,860 mi
Last recorded143,860 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 DPR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 143,860 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 142,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 139,530 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 139,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 135,830 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 135,830 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Centre Section Rubber Mount Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,024 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 127,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 127,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 122,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,895 miles

both rear shocker bushes slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2012 107,066 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 103,604 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 101,704 miles

handbrake near no reserve travel adjustment soon required

Pass 11 May 2010 98,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,047 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,802 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 85,042 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 79,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully inspect outer sill condition.

Fail 29 Dec 2005 79,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully inspect outer sill condition.

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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R23 DPR is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R23 DPR, 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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R23 DPR is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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