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R339 WVR

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,660 mi
Last recorded103,660 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 WVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 103,660 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 130,624 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2012 101,341 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 101,341 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 96,716 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 96,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,425 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 92,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,051 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 88,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 84,767 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 84,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,235 miles

engine man light on.

offside front tyre inside shoulder heavily worn.

offside rear brake disc in poor condition.

offside rear tyre low in tread.

Fail 25 Sep 2007 81,235 miles

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

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

engine man light on.

offside front tyre inside shoulder heavily worn.

offside rear brake disc in poor condition.

offside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,129 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre getting low in tread.

Fail 25 Sep 2006 78,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre getting low in tread.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 74,958 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 74,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R339 WVR is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R339 WVR, 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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R339 WVR is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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