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R255 SJM

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

236,280 mi
Last recorded236,280 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 SJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 236,280 miles

both head lamps in poor condition

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 227,546 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Feb 2016 227,546 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Feb 2015 218,487 miles

Front headlamps in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2015 218,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front headlamps in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2014 209,465 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 202,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front fog light not working

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 202,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front fog light not working

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 198,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 193,319 miles

N/S/R shocker cover loose

Fail 4 Feb 2011 193,319 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)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

N/S/R shocker cover loose

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 181,751 miles

front anti-roll bar links poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2009 181,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti-roll bar links poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2008 171,365 miles

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2007 162,223 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

outer cv gaiters perished

play in nearside cv gaiters

slight inballance

Pass 4 Jul 2006 147,264 miles

Both rear direction indicator amber bulbs discoloured.

Temporary repair to nearside door mirror.

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 SJM is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R255 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 R255 SJM registered?

R255 SJM is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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