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R242 TCK

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,515 mi
Last recorded131,515 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 TCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 131,515 miles

Front droplinks poor condition

Slight fluctuation front brake readings

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 27 Sep 2018 131,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front droplinks poor condition

Slight fluctuation front brake readings

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,038 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ns mirror cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2017 128,038 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ns mirror cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2016 125,333 miles

nsf tyre worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,575 miles

ns cv boot split

Fail 9 Sep 2015 121,575 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ns cv boot split

Pass 17 Jun 2014 115,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 107,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 107,709 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in wishbone bushs at front

Fail 13 Jun 2012 102,064 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in wishbone bushs at front

Pass 17 Jun 2011 97,430 miles

o/s n/s front drop links slight play,, o/s n/s front flexy brake pipes starting to crack on outer rubber

Fail 15 Jun 2011 97,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

o/s n/s front drop links slight play,, o/s n/s front flexy brake pipes starting to crack on outer rubber

Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,948 miles

exhaust blowing from centre jiont

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,984 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,767 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 79,767 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyre walls split

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,010 miles

steering wheel slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,014 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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R242 TCK is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R242 TCK, 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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R242 TCK is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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