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R332 LKN

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

229,319 mi
Last recorded229,319 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 LKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 229,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 220,062 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 209,924 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 198,247 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r disk pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 186,949 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 186,899 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 16 Dec 2009 175,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 164,836 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 164,836 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 148,021 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front fog light inop

Fail 7 Dec 2007 148,021 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front fog light inop

Pass 14 Dec 2006 126,526 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 126,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 122,913 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 122,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 115,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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R332 LKN is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R332 LKN, 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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R332 LKN is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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