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R370 AHL

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,088 mi
Last recorded161,088 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 AHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 161,088 miles

Rear most seat belts not tested

Fail 9 Oct 2013 160,735 miles

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

rearmost seat belts not tested

Pass 31 Oct 2012 151,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind offside rear park brake

Fail 31 Oct 2012 151,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind offside rear park brake

Pass 28 Oct 2011 142,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 132,203 miles

offside front brake hose close to suspension

Pass 28 Oct 2009 122,671 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 122,671 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 113,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 100,963 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 95,942 miles

off side front suspension droplink upper joint protective boot has splitt.

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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R370 AHL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R370 AHL, 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 R370 AHL registered?

R370 AHL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R370 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 AHL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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