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R322 TGC

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,072 mi
Last recorded103,072 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 TGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,044 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,394 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,474 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 64,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,960 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 57,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,788 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,254 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 41,923 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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R322 TGC is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R322 TGC, 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 R322 TGC registered?

R322 TGC is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R322 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R322 TGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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