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R372 URM

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,321 mi
Last recorded117,321 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 URM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 117,321 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 117,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem slightly damaged nsf,osf,nsr,osr splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 116,282 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 115,233 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,887 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 111,916 miles

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

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

nearside headlight poor image

offside headlight poor image

Pass 26 Aug 2016 111,140 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2016 111,109 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,993 miles

both front brakes fluctuating slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2014 105,782 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both front brakes fluctuating slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,305 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 102,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 102,210 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 98,331 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 92,990 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 89,082 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,332 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 81,026 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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R372 URM is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R372 URM, 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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R372 URM is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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