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R335 GJO

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,558 mi
Last recorded190,558 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 GJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 190,558 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 172,459 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 154,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 135,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 135,313 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 113,462 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 113,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 108,001 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 108,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 101,437 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 101,380 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

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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R335 GJO is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R335 GJO, 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 R335 GJO registered?

R335 GJO is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R335 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R335 GJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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