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R245 FNV

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

206,849 mi
Last recorded206,849 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 FNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 206,849 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 201,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 197,193 miles

Advise left rear and right rear shock absorber boots split.

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 194,131 miles

Advise both front brake discs corroded.

Advise both front tires slightly perished.

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 192,919 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 192,915 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front brake pads look to be wearing low

noise at rear wheels on rotation Especially nearside rear possibly related to park brake prolem on this side

Pass 17 Dec 2008 189,684 miles

Appears to be slight suqeaking/rubbing noise from steering collumn area when steering wheel is turned

P/Brake efficiency abit low at 18% (16% = MIN limit)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 186,001 miles

Long travel at park brake lever.

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

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

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

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 180,178 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 180,175 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

feul neck area has water trapped

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2005 172,745 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

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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R245 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R245 FNV, 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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R245 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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