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R317 TLB

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,365 mi
Last recorded162,365 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 TLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 162,365 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 162,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 144,840 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear exhaust mount rusting

Fail 14 Feb 2017 144,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear exhaust mount rusting

Pass 24 Feb 2016 129,812 miles

Nearside Front play in inner rack joint

Fail 16 Feb 2016 129,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front play in inner rack joint

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 111,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 111,968 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,650 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,033 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 67,033 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 65,148 miles

N/S/F Steering arm ball joint has some play,

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,148 miles

N/S/F Steering arm ball joint has some play,

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,071 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 57,071 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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 TLB is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R317 TLB, 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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R317 TLB is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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