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R343 PTF

1998 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,891 mi
Last recorded210,891 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 PTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2014 210,891 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front indicator lense cover missing

Pass 10 May 2013 197,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 197,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 193,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 193,913 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 169,677 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 169,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 149,660 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight diesel knock intermittantly but ok

Pass 2 Nov 2010 149,660 miles

slight diesel knock intermittantly but ok

Pass 5 Apr 2010 145,864 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 136,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 136,990 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 125,336 miles

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

front brake pads slightly to big for calipers

Pass 13 Apr 2007 116,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 102,211 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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R343 PTF is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R343 PTF, 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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R343 PTF is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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