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R358 CDU

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,917 mi
Last recorded150,917 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 CDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 150,917 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 144,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 134,775 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear sub-frame bush slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 134,775 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 124,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats and seatbelts removed at time test

Fail 6 Aug 2009 124,405 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 112,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 105,758 miles

ADVISE OSF HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY CRACKED

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 91,976 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 91,969 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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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R358 CDU is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R358 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 R358 CDU registered?

R358 CDU is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R358 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 CDU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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