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R344 OEG

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,475 mi
Last recorded113,475 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,820 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,103 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

surface cracks to near side rear and near side front tyres

Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

surface cracks to near side rear and near side front tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,504 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 30 Sep 2014 93,504 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

o/s + n/s front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,188 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,450 miles

offside front drop link slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2011 81,449 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front drop link slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,542 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs starting to corrode & pads possibly low

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,306 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint

Fail 30 Sep 2009 76,306 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint

Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,826 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,826 miles

front brake discs wearing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2007 68,574 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,108 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2005 60,138 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 60,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

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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R344 OEG is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R344 OEG, 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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R344 OEG is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R344 OEG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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