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R327 UMJ

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,365 mi
Last recorded147,365 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 147,365 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 147,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs in poor condition and should be replaced

Pass 26 Aug 2010 135,254 miles

n/s mirror broken

n/sr brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2010 135,254 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s mirror broken

n/sr brake binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2009 124,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2009 124,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 117,235 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 117,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 106,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 86,225 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 86,225 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 80,060 miles

rear brake pads appears to be near minimum thickness.

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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R327 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R327 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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What year was R327 UMJ registered?

R327 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R327 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 UMJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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