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R339 GEJ

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,704 mi
Last recorded96,704 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 GEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 96,704 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,146 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,444 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 794,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,848 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,734 miles

Both front headlamp images are starting to bleed over recommend having rectifyed before next M.O.T.

Front lower near and offside suspension arm bushes have rubber to metal bonding starting to fail and are deteriorating also arms are corroded

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 65,710 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,480 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 57,933 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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R339 GEJ 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 90.9%.

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 R339 GEJ, 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 R339 GEJ registered?

R339 GEJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R339 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R339 GEJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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