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R353 MVO

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,625 mi
Last recorded101,625 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 MVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 101,625 miles

2x headlights poor beam

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 12 May 2011 100,135 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on outside

wipers split on ends

Pass 11 May 2010 98,899 miles

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 6 May 2010 98,894 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 12 May 2009 97,064 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 96,363 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 96,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 93,822 miles

same

Fail 22 May 2007 93,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2006 88,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 MVO is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R353 MVO, 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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R353 MVO is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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