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R255 FNV

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,729 mi
Last recorded140,729 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 FNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 140,729 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 140,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2012 134,639 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 129,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 129,275 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 127,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads

o/s/f lower arm bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2010 127,011 miles

front brake pads

o/s/f lower arm bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2009 116,494 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 116,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

has damage below zone a.

Pass 13 May 2008 106,584 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 106,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 97,047 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,199 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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R255 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R255 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 R255 FNV registered?

R255 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R255 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 FNV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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