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R362 TJB

1998 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,412 mi
Last recorded111,412 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 TJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 111,412 miles

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

both track rod end dust covers split.

oil leaks.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 105,214 miles

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

front reg plate is cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2008 98,384 miles

same like on priginal test from 24/06/08

Fail 24 Jun 2008 98,288 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2007 91,017 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 91,017 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

1, front brake discs badly lipped.

2,exhaust mounting at rear broken on one side.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 81,108 miles

both front cv boots starting to perish. †slight weep from both front shock absorbers. †front discs worn. †slight oil leak. †rear exhaust in poor condition.

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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R362 TJB is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R362 TJB, 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 R362 TJB registered?

R362 TJB is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R362 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 TJB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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