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R356 HFG

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,665 mi
Last recorded133,665 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 HFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 133,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs light show intermittent fault

Fail 6 Dec 2013 133,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 127,029 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,492 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 112,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 98,132 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 98,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

off side front tyre heavily worn bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2007 89,813 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 89,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 81,827 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 81,827 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R356 HFG is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R356 HFG, 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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R356 HFG is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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