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R334 OEG

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,221 mi
Last recorded169,221 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 169,221 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated but not leaking or insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2019 164,390 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 163,040 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 163,040 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 154,597 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 145,702 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 133,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 121,974 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 112,648 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,719 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 95,435 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,722 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 87,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 84,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 80,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2006 75,905 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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R334 OEG is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R334 OEG, 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 R334 OEG registered?

R334 OEG is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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