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R317 EPV

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,882 mi
Last recorded145,882 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 EPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 145,882 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 144,404 miles

n/s parking kight dull

noise when spining o/s rear wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2010 138,968 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 138,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 131,443 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlamp reflectors dull giving blurry beam image

rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 131,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlamp reflectors dull giving blurry beam image

rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 119,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 106,630 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 106,630 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 93,542 miles

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

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

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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R317 EPV is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R317 EPV, 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 R317 EPV registered?

R317 EPV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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