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R367 GTW

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,378 mi
Last recorded176,378 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR367 GTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 176,378 miles

n/s/front door mirror glass deterated

Fail 9 Jun 2014 176,378 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/front door mirror glass deterated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 158,500 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 158,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 150,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 150,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 141,908 miles

Engine has oil leack

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 133,136 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 30 Apr 2010 133,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2009 124,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 115,625 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 103,684 miles

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

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,439 miles

plastic side skirts fitted unable to check both outer sills

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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R367 GTW is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R367 GTW, 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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R367 GTW is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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