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R277 TLD

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,666 mi
Last recorded113,666 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 TLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,666 miles

pas fluid level low and leaking from rack

Fail 4 Apr 2014 113,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

pas fluid level low and leaking from rack

Pass 4 Apr 2013 109,239 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2013 109,239 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 103,829 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear registration plate deteriorating but not likely to be misread

rear screenwash not working

Fail 18 Apr 2012 103,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear registration plate deteriorating but not likely to be misread

rear screenwash not working

Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,476 miles

both front link bar gaitors split and slight play in ball joints

nearside front brake hose splitting

offside rear seatbelt not checked child seat

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front link bar gaitors split and slight play in ball joints

nearside front brake hose splitting

offside rear seatbelt not checked child seat

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,635 miles

both no plates water stained

Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully testrear seat belt's and storks, child seats x3 fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2008 78,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,829 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,237 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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R277 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R277 TLD, 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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R277 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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