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R240 OFX

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,902 mi
Last recorded152,902 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 OFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 152,902 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre is wearing low on inner edge

slight weap from both steering rack gaiters

Pass 10 Dec 2012 151,501 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 149,073 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Oil leak

Rear disc brakes corroded

Rear exhaust corroded at bracket

Fail 15 Dec 2011 149,073 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear disc brakes corroded

Rear exhaust corroded at bracket

Pass 18 Dec 2010 146,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2010 146,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2010 140,160 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 140,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 140,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 135,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 130,202 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 123,535 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 118,902 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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R240 OFX is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R240 OFX, 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 R240 OFX registered?

R240 OFX is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R240 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 OFX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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