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R294 YBC

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,828 mi
Last recorded117,828 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 YBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,828 miles

oil residue

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear coil springs corroded and appear soft

both rear tyres worn and slight perishing

fuel filler pipe clamp corroded

mild corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,437 miles

signs of previous leak around servo not leaking at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2015 106,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 100,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,597 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,103 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,079 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,571 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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R294 YBC is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R294 YBC, 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 R294 YBC registered?

R294 YBC is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R294 YBC safe to buy?

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