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R392 DDA

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,357 mi
Last recorded147,357 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 DDA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 147,357 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear bumper mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension and brake components have surface corrosion but meet minimum requirements

Pass 1 Aug 2024 144,027 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 144,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 141,168 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 137,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 132,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 124,652 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 111,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 108,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,693 miles

headlamps beam pattern weak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 104,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamps beam pattern weak

n/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,805 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 81,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 31 May 2007 62,951 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 62,951 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 53,858 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R392 DDA is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R392 DDA, 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 R392 DDA registered?

R392 DDA is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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