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R391 TTF

1998 Volvo V70

Red Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,102 mi
Last recorded238,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 TTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2025 238,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper top mount bearing rough on turning steering

Pass 9 Dec 2023 232,067 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE CORROSION REAR END (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn INNER AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NO PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 231,721 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 231,721 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened both rear axle mounting brackets heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both hoses on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes minor play (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central minor exhaust blow

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 228,078 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 228,077 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure x2 Exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 223,159 miles

beam deflectors fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2019 223,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 218,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

beam deflectors fitted to headlights

Fail 29 Jun 2018 218,402 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (5.2.3 (f))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both no image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rubbers split

rear exhaust heat shield corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2017 215,306 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF outer CV gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

NS headlamp image deteriorated

OS park brake effort low

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 208,028 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 198,849 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 198,681 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 187,542 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 174,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2012 161,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 150,204 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 150,204 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 139,887 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 129,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2009 129,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 127,895 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 118,439 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 118,439 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 112,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 106,089 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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R391 TTF is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R391 TTF, 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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R391 TTF is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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