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R304 UMJ

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,715 mi
Last recorded131,715 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 131,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,584 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 106,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 94,036 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,484 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 84,410 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

chip in nsf head light

rack appers damp

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,734 miles

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

surface rust on front an rear brake disks

windscreen in very poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,622 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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R304 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R304 UMJ, 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 R304 UMJ registered?

R304 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R304 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 UMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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