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R315 HFG

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,283 mi
Last recorded158,283 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 HFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 158,283 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 158,238 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 150,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 136,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 136,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 129,150 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 112,291 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 112,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,383 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,082 miles

all four tyres worn/wearing on edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,767 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,864 miles

ADVISE both front side light dim

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,256 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 71,256 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,718 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 60,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leaking from possibly the sump

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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R315 HFG is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R315 HFG, 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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R315 HFG is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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