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R24 SGC

1998 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,003 mi
Last recorded191,003 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 SGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 191,003 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round poor condition corroson (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 189,948 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 187,206 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 184,213 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 184,213 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 180,005 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/sfront tyre wall damaged no cords exposed

Fail 29 Jan 2013 180,005 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/sfront tyre wall damaged no cords exposed

Pass 1 Feb 2012 176,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 169,819 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 169,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 164,651 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 164,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers seat belt webbing is frayed, off side front suspension arm has slight play in ball joint, rear brake discs are corroded, exhaust rear silencer mount has temporary repair

Pass 8 Aug 2008 156,472 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 156,145 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake needs adjusting, all indicator bulbs are starting to show white, both rear tyres are perished, front brake hoses are perished and close to a failure, rear brake discs are corroded, exhaust tailpipe mount has temporary repair

Pass 16 Jul 2007 148,131 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 148,044 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 139,614 miles

Front indicators are faded †Rear brake pads are worn †Rear exhaust mount poorly repaired

Pass 4 Aug 2005 130,334 miles

screen is chipped †hand brake lever travel is high †off side blade is torn †rear exhaust mount has been poorly repaired

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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R24 SGC is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R24 SGC, 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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R24 SGC is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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