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R348 GBR

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,568 mi
Last recorded145,568 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 GBR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 145,568 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 145,343 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 141,206 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 141,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 128,952 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 126,754 miles

sills covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 125,071 miles

both front flexie pipes cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2012 122,465 miles

both front brake flexyes cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 118,535 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 107,330 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 101,035 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 95,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 89,646 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 89,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R348 GBR is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R348 GBR, 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 R348 GBR registered?

R348 GBR is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R348 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 GBR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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