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R353 PTF

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,178 mi
Last recorded126,178 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 PTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 126,176 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 123,663 miles

Engine lambda light on

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel flap cover insecure

front wipers slight smearing

Fail 6 Nov 2018 123,658 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre side wall rubber cut

Front Wiper smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre air low

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer fuel outer cover insecure cant be hold in close position

Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,328 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 123,232 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,933 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,682 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,521 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 115,061 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 111,818 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 111,818 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,347 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 100,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 97,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 9,513 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 92,989 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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R353 PTF is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PTF, 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 PTF registered?

R353 PTF is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R353 PTF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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