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R32 TFJ

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,342 mi
Last recorded113,342 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 TFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 113,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2025 113,329 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking pressure switch (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 110,170 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2024 110,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass smashed and body loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished but not yet split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2023 107,544 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 107,543 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 105,690 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,634 miles

Front indicator bulbs faded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,460 miles

Front indicators bulbs faded slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,439 miles

Front indicators slightly towards white light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 97,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front indicators slightly towards white light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,888 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nsf and osf only when vehicle raised otherwise split but not letting dirt in (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint damp only not dripping at this time (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both sides rear shock lower bushes beginning to perish

Rear exhaust bracket heavy corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 92,888 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nsf and osf only when vehicle raised otherwise split but not letting dirt in (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint damp only not dripping at this time (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both sides rear shock lower bushes beginning to perish

Rear exhaust bracket heavy corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,594 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,990 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,157 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers slight smearing

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,470 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,597 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,699 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,833 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,075 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,160 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,695 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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R32 TFJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

R32 TFJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R32 TFJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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