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R245 KMV

1998 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,454 mi
Last recorded197,454 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 KMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 197,454 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 192,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 187,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 181,818 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front cv boots slightiy deteriorated

both rear shock absorbers have slightly worn bushes

offside front tyre has nick in sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2006 181,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise-deep cuts on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

advise-nearside front indicator lense cracked

advise-nearside front tyre cut intread and has nail in tread area

advise-nearside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread area

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 KMV is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R245 KMV, 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 R245 KMV registered?

R245 KMV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R245 KMV safe to buy?

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