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R35 PDP

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,141 mi
Last recorded116,141 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 PDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2016 116,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,399 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 113,213 miles

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges

o/s/f tyre wearing at edges

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 6 Jun 2014 113,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges

o/s/f tyre wearing at edges

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 31 May 2013 110,075 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 106,985 miles

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 102,535 miles

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2011 102,535 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2010 96,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 88,052 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 78,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,800 miles

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

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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R35 PDP is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R35 PDP, 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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R35 PDP is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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