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R361 PRH

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,923 mi
Last recorded127,923 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 PRH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 127,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 120,175 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 117,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 107,765 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 104,884 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 104,815 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,633 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,335 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,318 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 90,272 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs badly carroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,719 miles

propshaft cross m ember corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 84,719 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper not great

propshaft cross m ember corroded

service light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted.

rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 81,125 miles

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

front brake discs pitted.

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,434 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 76,730 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 21 Oct 2009 71,754 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,808 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre slightly feathered

propshaft centre bearing detioriated

Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,879 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 60,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 14 Oct 2005 51,460 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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R361 PRH is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R361 PRH, 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 R361 PRH registered?

R361 PRH is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R361 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 PRH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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