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R353 CDU

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,722 mi
Last recorded104,722 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 CDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 104,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot seat belt stalk no checked due boot full

Fail 25 Jul 2012 104,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot seat belt stalk no checked due boot full

Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,585 miles

handbrake has travel

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,875 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 89,869 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,593 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 81,593 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 68,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 64,403 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 64,403 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 63,042 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 63,040 miles

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

chips in windscreen

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/f o/s/f brake flexies perished

n/s/f o/s/f lower arm bushes split

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

slight damage o/s/f seatbelt

strong advise n/s o/s hand brake cable outers splitting

water damage rear no plate

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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R353 CDU is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R353 CDU, 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 R353 CDU registered?

R353 CDU is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R353 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 CDU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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