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R368 VLL

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,910 mi
Last recorded135,910 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 VLL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 135,910 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 135,910 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 129,618 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on the inner wall not cord showing

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 129,618 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on the inner wall not cord showing

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 114,708 miles

Engine oil level below minimum. Added oil

Lambda light emitting when engine running

Offside & Nearside front flexi brake hose x 2 beginning to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jun 2010 114,708 miles

Engine oil level below minimum. Added oil

Lambda light emitting when engine running

Offside & Nearside front flexi brake hose x 2 beginning to deteriorate

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 106,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 106,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 98,657 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 98,657 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 87,923 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 87,923 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 81,397 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 81,397 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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R368 VLL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R368 VLL, 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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R368 VLL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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