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R241 UMJ

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,391 mi
Last recorded155,391 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 155,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 154,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck to tank clamp is corroded and rotton

Pass 21 Mar 2019 153,607 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split and open (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 153,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split and open (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 149,647 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded and weak

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 146,169 miles

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

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded and weak

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 140,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,800 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 131,009 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 131,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,107 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 113,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 102,536 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 102,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 92,858 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 92,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,550 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 75,232 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 75,232 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R241 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R241 UMJ, 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 R241 UMJ registered?

R241 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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