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R289 CUG

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,455 mi
Last recorded152,455 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 CUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 152,455 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play o/s inner track rod

Fail 10 Dec 2015 152,455 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play o/s inner track rod

Pass 12 Dec 2014 147,187 miles

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

off side front CV boot perished

Fail 11 Dec 2014 147,186 miles

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

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

off side front CV boot perished

Pass 5 Dec 2013 140,694 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 132,494 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 124,341 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 117,171 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 111,152 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 103,910 miles

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Dec 2007 96,402 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2006 88,974 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 82,240 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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R289 CUG is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R289 CUG, 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 R289 CUG registered?

R289 CUG is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R289 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 CUG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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