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R341 UKP

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

195,320 mi
Last recorded195,320 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 UKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 195,320 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 195,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault pump valve body missing (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod bar locking nut loose (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod bar locking nut loose (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tracking is way out

Fail 18 Sep 2017 195,280 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 183,665 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 Sep 2016 183,665 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2015 174,245 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 174,245 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 164,516 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 164,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 152,751 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 152,746 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 144,025 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 133,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 118,863 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 118,843 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear disc pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 109,748 miles

rear exhaust mounting clamp corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 103,972 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 98,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 89,445 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 89,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 81,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R341 UKP is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R341 UKP, 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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R341 UKP is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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