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R36 DBA

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,209 mi
Last recorded133,209 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 DBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 133,209 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in greese

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2011 133,207 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in greese

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 124,886 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 114,804 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 106,286 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,859 miles

front brake discs worn †o.s front anti roll bar link rubbers split †n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 8 Sep 2006 88,002 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 88,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers on 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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R36 DBA is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R36 DBA, 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 R36 DBA registered?

R36 DBA is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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