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R364 EPV

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,320 mi
Last recorded156,320 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 EPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 156,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 153,438 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 151,251 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 148,622 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 145,323 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 145,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 139,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 133,581 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 129,236 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 129,027 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 129,025 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 129,021 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 128,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 128,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 128,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 128,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 127,242 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 126,383 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 124,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 123,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 120,692 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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R364 EPV is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R364 EPV, 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 R364 EPV registered?

R364 EPV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R364 EPV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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