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R308 UMJ

1998 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

194,910 mi
Last recorded194,910 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 194,910 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light glass missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

towbar socket loose

Pass 26 Apr 2018 190,955 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 190,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 182,852 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 182,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 179,882 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 179,882 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 179,823 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 172,925 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 172,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 164,718 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 157,486 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 151,770 miles

All tyres worn on inside edges

Headlights a little dim and only emitting a beam pattern

Nearside front shock absorber a little springy

Nearside front shock absorber a little springy same as last year

Parking brake lever nearly at full travel

Pass 26 Jan 2011 145,070 miles

Nearside front shock absorber damping effect nearing minimum

Pass 8 Feb 2010 137,993 miles

Both front tyres nearing wear limit

Fail 28 Jan 2010 137,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Both front tyres nearing wear limit

Pass 15 Jan 2009 129,172 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 121,922 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 119,174 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2006 114,840 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 114,836 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front CV joint gaiters cracked †rear pads appear to be low †front brake pads appear to be low

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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R308 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R308 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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R308 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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