MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both head lamps in poor condition
off side front tyre worn on inner edge
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Front headlamps in poor condition
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
N/S/R shocker cover loose
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)
front anti-roll bar links poor condition
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
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front wiper blades in poor condition
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
outer cv gaiters perished
play in nearside cv gaiters
slight inballance
Both rear direction indicator amber bulbs discoloured.
Temporary repair to nearside door mirror.
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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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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R255 SJM is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 January 1998.
Is R255 SJM safe to buy?
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