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R372 TJB

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,982 mi
Last recorded154,982 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 TJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 154,982 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2010 154,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 144,196 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 132,955 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 121,496 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 121,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 107,618 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 107,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R372 TJB 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 62.5%.

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 R372 TJB, 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 R372 TJB registered?

R372 TJB is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R372 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 TJB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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