MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
SLIGHT PLAY TO NEARSIDE INNER RACK JOINT
fuel filler connection to tank in poor condition
offside and nearside head light reflectors in poor condition
headlight reflectors in poor condition
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
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)
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.
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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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R251 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 1998.
Is R251 FNV safe to buy?
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