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R346 BLC

1998 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 BLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 137,092 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 137,091 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 312,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

temporary repairs toexhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2011 132,210 miles

temporary repairs toexhaust

Pass 16 Nov 2010 125,226 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 124,990 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 119,974 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 119,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 116,938 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front stab. mount broken

front tyres rubbing on plastic wheel arch guards on full lock

n/s/f cv gaiter vacuumed

rear engine mount broken

Pass 4 Jun 2007 100,450 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 89,009 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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R346 BLC is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R346 BLC, 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 R346 BLC registered?

R346 BLC is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R346 BLC shows 11 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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