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R361 ALK

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

105,898 mi
Last recorded105,898 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 ALK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2016 105,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack area (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Clicking noise from from end when turning, needs further investigation

Coolant leak ()

Coolant light on

Damage to n/s/f indicator lamp

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

N/s door mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 97,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 126,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 126,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 110,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,089 miles

both front tyres,inner edges are worn very low and close to exposing cord.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 94,089 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres, inner edges worn very close to exposing cord.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,052 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,718 miles

Small chip in offside headlight

Fail 7 Dec 2010 83,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Small chip in offside headlight

Fail 20 Nov 2010 83,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses starting too crack

chips in both headlamps

Fail 30 Nov 2009 79,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,837 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,270 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,082 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 59,082 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 48,782 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 48,782 miles

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

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

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

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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R361 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R361 ALK, 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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R361 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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