MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,592 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f brake hose joint corroded
reflective background poor headlight aim just visable
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside tyer wereing on inner edge ........
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
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R257 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R257 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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R257 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 January 1998.
Is R257 FNV safe to buy?
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