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R365 CDU

1998 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

294,256 mi
Last recorded294,256 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 CDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 294,256 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 294,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 283,492 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 287,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 268,552 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 246,204 miles

4x indicator bulbs starting to go white.

Both front flexi brake pipes perished/cracked.

Both headlamp beam patterns poor.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 246,204 miles

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

4x indicator bulbs starting to go white.

Both front flexi brake pipes perished/cracked.

Both headlamp beam patterns poor.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 226,991 miles

o/s front anti roll bar link bar worn

Pass 6 Dec 2005 211,832 miles

PLAY IN O/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR.

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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R365 CDU is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R365 CDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R365 CDU?

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What year was R365 CDU registered?

R365 CDU is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R365 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 CDU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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