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R36 DNT

1998 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

313,891 mi
Last recorded313,891 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 DNT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 313,891 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 300,407 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 300,406 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 281,311 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 281,311 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 274,322 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 274,322 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 270,149 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 270,149 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 257,515 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 257,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 239,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges and n/s/f tread perished.

slight play in o/s track rod arm when steering is rocked side to side under load

Pass 15 Aug 2007 220,110 miles

nsf brake flexi starting to crack †small chip in windscreem

Pass 31 Aug 2006 198,358 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge & tread low †front & rear brakes on maximum limit of inbalance

Pass 22 Aug 2005 178,301 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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R36 DNT is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R36 DNT, 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 DNT registered?

R36 DNT is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R36 DNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 DNT shows 15 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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