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R271 COR

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,266 mi
Last recorded192,266 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 COR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 192,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 174,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 174,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 164,498 miles

Both rear shock absorber protector rubbers split.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 164,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shock absorber protector rubbers split.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 154,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken byt exhaust not insercue

Fail 10 Feb 2014 154,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust bracket broken byt exhaust not insercue

Pass 7 Feb 2013 149,663 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 149,663 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 142,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 135,320 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 135,320 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 127,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

some surface corrosion of rear brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2010 127,043 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

some surface corrosion of rear brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2009 119,789 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads look low

some corrosion on rear discs

Pass 20 Feb 2008 112,509 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 112,509 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread

slight corrosion of rear brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2007 106,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s inner rack joint has small amount of play

small amount of damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Mar 2006 99,279 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 99,181 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R271 COR is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R271 COR, 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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R271 COR is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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