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R247 TAV

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,062 mi
Last recorded176,062 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 TAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 176,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 176,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 165,742 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 156,895 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 156,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 151,030 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 150,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 144,361 miles

14% front brake imbalance

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

dampness from off side steering rack gator

front indicators starting too show white light

near side front brake hose perishing

near side front cv gator perishing

near side front tyre worn too minimum and bald on edges

off side front brake hose perishing

off side front tyre worn too minimum and bald on edges

parking brake grabbing

rear axle bushes perishing and splitting

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 144,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

14% front brake imbalance

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

dampness from off side steering rack gator

front indicators starting too show white light

near side front brake hose perishing

near side front cv gator perishing

near side front tyre worn too minimum and bald on edges

off side front brake hose perishing

off side front tyre worn too minimum and bald on edges

parking brake grabbing

rear axle bushes perishing and splitting

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 136,152 miles

Both N/S & O/S front outer drive-shaft boots just starting to perrish.

Both front & N/S wing indicator colourings fading (bulbs soon need replacing).

Both front coil springs corroding.

Front brakes just within balance for M.O.T.

Headlight covers/masks affecting beam image but just within limits.

Suspect fault with A.B.S. but O.K. at time of test.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 130,190 miles

Both N/S & O/S front A/R/B link arm top ball joint covers split.

N/S/F brake slightly stronger than O/S but signs of new discs & pads fitted (possible caliper fault).

Nail in O/S/R tyre tread (195/60x15).

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded but just O.K. at time of test (part of rear exhaust pipe).

Slight corrosion to both front coil springs.

Suspect fault with A.B.S. system.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 124,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspect further fault with A.B.S. but O.K. at time of M.O.T.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 124,323 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cut in N/S/R tyre sidewall but just within M.O.T. limits.

Nail in N/S/F tyre inner edge (195/60x15).

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge & worn to ware bands.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 113,267 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 113,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 99,516 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 99,512 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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R247 TAV is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R247 TAV, 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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R247 TAV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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