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R355 YBW

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,565 mi
Last recorded142,565 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 142,565 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 142,565 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 140,774 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight vplay at n/s/f anti rollbar link

Pass 10 Sep 2014 140,774 miles

slight vplay at n/s/f anti rollbar link

Pass 9 Sep 2013 138,903 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim[inner]

slight play at n/s/f anti rollbar link

Fail 9 Sep 2013 138,903 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim[inner]

slight play at n/s/f anti rollbar link

Pass 12 Sep 2012 135,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 brake disc's slightly worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2012 135,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 brake disc's slightly worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2011 132,527 miles

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs concaved, slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2011 132,527 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs concaved, slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2011 132,527 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs slightly concaved

Pass 10 Sep 2010 127,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 116,686 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 105,691 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,566 miles

Off side rear and Near side rear brakes have slight bind on handbrake

Fail 17 Sep 2007 90,566 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Off side rear tyre showing signs of perishing+cracking

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 84,244 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 76,748 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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R355 YBW is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R355 YBW, 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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R355 YBW is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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