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R352 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,202 mi
Last recorded143,202 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 143,202 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 133,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside of steering rack has slight free play movement

Pass 31 Mar 2010 133,396 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside of steering rack has slight free play movement

Pass 30 Mar 2009 120,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 30 Mar 2009 120,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Mar 2008 108,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 29 Mar 2007 98,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 86,409 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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R352 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R352 AWL, 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 R352 AWL registered?

R352 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R352 AWL safe to buy?

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