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R32 LRX

1998 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,053 mi
Last recorded187,053 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 LRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 187,053 miles

Exhaust tail pipe clamp corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 187,051 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust tail pipe clamp corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 184,277 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 179,255 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 175,128 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 170,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 164,348 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 157,637 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 151,091 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 150,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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R32 LRX is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R32 LRX, 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 R32 LRX registered?

R32 LRX is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R32 LRX safe to buy?

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