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R265 UMJ

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

231,196 mi
Last recorded231,196 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 231,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 225,971 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 216,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front anti roll bar link rod attached to incorrect top mounting point , but not fouling on moving parts or restricting movement

o/s of vehicle appears to sit low

Fail 3 Aug 2009 216,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front anti roll bar link rod attached to incorrect top mounting point , but not fouling on moving parts or restricting movement

o/s of vehicle appears to sit low

Pass 15 Aug 2008 208,077 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 208,077 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 193,620 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 193,616 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 187,684 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 187,684 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 183,703 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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R265 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R265 UMJ, 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 R265 UMJ registered?

R265 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R265 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 UMJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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