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R295 JSG

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,034 mi
Last recorded119,034 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 JSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear offside rear lamp slight damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 118,055 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 cracking and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,358 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

front indicators faded

number plates in poor condition

o/s/f fog lamp inop

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,317 miles

front indicators faded

front indicators faded

head lamp lens cloudy

rear number plate in poor condition

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2017 114,317 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front indicators faded

front indicators faded

head lamp lens cloudy

rear number plate in poor condition

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,650 miles

all indicators faded

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked

part of tail pipe mounting broken

rear number plate poor

slight oil leak n/s steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2016 110,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all indicators faded

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked

part of tail pipe mounting broken

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear number plate poor

slight oil leak n/s steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2015 106,649 miles

head lamp reflectors in poor condition

o/s/r tyre badly perished

rear axle beam bushes perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

slight leak from power steering

Fail 1 Oct 2015 106,649 miles

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

head lamp reflectors in poor condition

o/s/r tyre badly perished

rear axle beam bushes perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

slight leak from power steering

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,449 miles

all indicator bulbs faded

n/s/f tyrebadly worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear number plate in poor condition

slight run out on both rear discs

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,316 miles

all indicators faded

both front abs wires touching anti roll bar drop link

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

offside rear tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted

play in steering rack

rear shock absorber bushes perished

steering rack damp

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2013 98,316 miles

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

all indicators faded

both front abs wires touching anti roll bar drop link

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

offside rear tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted

play in steering rack

rear shock absorber bushes perished

steering rack damp

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2012 93,816 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front brake discs worn

nail in offside rear tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brakes grabbing slightly

rear no plate deteriorated

slight play in offside front track rod end

some play in both inner rack joints

Fail 8 Oct 2012 93,816 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front brake discs worn

nail in offside rear tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brakes grabbing slightly

rear no plate deteriorated

slight play in offside front track rod end

some play in both inner rack joints

Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,315 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust has a mouting bracket broken but is adequately supported

slight play in nearside front inner rack end

slight play in offside front track rod end

slight play offside front inner rack end

Fail 6 Oct 2011 88,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre below 1.6 on egdes, low on tread and cut in the sidewall

offside front valve stem perished

plastic sill covers fitted

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust has a mouting bracket broken but is adequately supported

slight play in nearside front inner rack end

slight play in offside front track rod end

slight play offside front inner rack end

Fail 6 Oct 2010 82,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,844 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,491 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,030 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 65,030 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 60,322 miles

both front tyres wear on edges

near side door mirror slight damage

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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R295 JSG is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R295 JSG, 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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R295 JSG is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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