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R251 FNV

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,237 mi
Last recorded208,237 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 FNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 208,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 200,802 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 191,407 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 182,814 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 174,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 166,851 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 166,851 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 164,753 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO NEARSIDE INNER RACK JOINT

Pass 16 Feb 2011 161,059 miles

fuel filler connection to tank in poor condition

offside and nearside head light reflectors in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2010 153,475 miles

headlight reflectors in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2010 153,401 miles

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

headlight reflectors in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 139,676 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 139,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 125,643 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 113,992 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 113,992 miles

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

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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R251 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R251 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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What year was R251 FNV registered?

R251 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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