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R373 ALK

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,800 mi
Last recorded157,800 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 ALK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 157,800 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 153,249 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 153,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 145,369 miles

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Fail 3 Aug 2007 144,923 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front anti-roll bar link arms noted worn

both headlight patterns noted poor

exhaust noted very rusty

f/n/s outer c.v gaiter noted starting too perrish

front brake discs noted worn

rear suspension bushes noted starting too perrish

Pass 27 Jul 2006 135,307 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust very rusty

front number plate damaged

throtle stiff in operation

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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R373 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R373 ALK, 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 R373 ALK registered?

R373 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R373 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 ALK shows 6 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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