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R390 UMJ

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,841 mi
Last recorded150,841 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 UMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 150,841 miles

Number plates deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 140,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2008 140,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2007 123,904 miles

N.S.F. Tyre has been driven flat.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O.S.R.Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 123,904 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

N.S.F. Tyre has been driven flat. low tyre pressure.

O.S.R.Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 119,927 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 119,927 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 106,340 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 106,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded,brake binding slightly,pads worn

Nearside rear tyre has a gouge in the sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 93,191 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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R390 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R390 UMJ, 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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R390 UMJ is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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