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R254 SRB

1998 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

232,798 mi
Last recorded232,798 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 SRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 232,798 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 232,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 225,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 215,888 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly unclear

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Fail 8 Apr 2016 215,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly unclear

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 23 Apr 2015 206,189 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 206,129 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leek

Pass 3 Apr 2014 199,281 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

wipers slightly smear

Fail 28 Mar 2014 199,139 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

wipers slightly smear

Pass 23 Apr 2013 190,834 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 190,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 182,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 182,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 173,044 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 162,899 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 162,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 154,155 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 154,155 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 146,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 138,876 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 138,876 miles

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

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 128,453 miles

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

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

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 SRB is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R254 SRB, 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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R254 SRB is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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