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R274 YKP

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,496 mi
Last recorded189,496 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 YKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 189,496 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 188,303 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 181,364 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 181,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 168,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 158,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 147,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 135,854 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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R274 YKP is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R274 YKP, 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 R274 YKP registered?

R274 YKP is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R274 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 YKP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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