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R254 SJM

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,505 mi
Last recorded185,505 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 SJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 185,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both steering lock stop rubbers missing

Pass 5 Nov 2019 185,053 miles

Coolant leak radiator [pin hole] ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s rear and repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive [gear box] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 185,053 miles

Coolant leak radiator [pin hole] ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s rear and repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive [gear box] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 181,833 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 181,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 2 Jun 2017 178,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 176,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 176,152 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)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 170,417 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 170,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 168,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 159,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 157,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 151,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 151,099 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s jacking point damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 144,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 139,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 130,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 123,296 miles

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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R254 SJM is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R254 SJM, 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 R254 SJM registered?

R254 SJM is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R254 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 SJM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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