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R358 FRW

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

245,457 mi
Last recorded245,457 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 FRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 245,457 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 237,689 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 237,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 224,262 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 224,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 208,190 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 208,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 191,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 177,181 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 177,146 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 162,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 151,860 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 151,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 140,755 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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R358 FRW is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FRW, 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 FRW registered?

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

Is R358 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 FRW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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