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R336 JPH

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,044 mi
Last recorded38,044 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 JPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2025 38,044 miles

both rear shock absorber dirt bellows deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2024 37,944 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 37,774 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 36,885 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,770 miles

both rear shock absorber outer rubber bellows split/worn

offside rear spring foam bump stop unattached

Pass 22 Nov 2019 35,588 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 34,496 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 33,884 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,861 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,343 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,882 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,999 miles

cracks sidewalls front tyres.

tread depth nearside front 2.5mm;offside front tyre 3mm.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,903 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,097 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,775 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 22,528 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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R336 JPH is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R336 JPH, 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 R336 JPH registered?

R336 JPH is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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