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R34 YYC

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,121 mi
Last recorded181,121 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 YYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 181,121 miles

catalyst convertor breaking up

different size tyres front to rear

front brake discs worn

n/s/f road wheel damaged on inner & outer rims

n/s/f subframe bush at rear showing signs of wear

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f headlamp pattern poor

o/s/f tyre tread worn

o/s/r brake squealing when footbrake applied

rear boot only securing on first catch

severe engine oil leaks

Fail 2 Apr 2009 180,983 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

catalyst convertor breaking up

different size tyres front to rear

front brake discs worn

front brake discs worn

n/s/f subframe bush at rear showing signs of wear

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre tread worn

rear boot only securing on first catch

road wheel damaged on inner & outer rims

severe engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2009
Pass 3 Mar 2008 171,355 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2008 171,042 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 166,549 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 159,890 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear handbrake readings lower than offside, but still significant.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 159,890 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear handbrake readings lower than offside, but still significant.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 159,872 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Handbrake reading on nearside not very high, but still significant-- would recommend investigation.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R34 YYC is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R34 YYC, 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 R34 YYC registered?

R34 YYC is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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