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R393 CKN

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,852 mi
Last recorded153,852 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 CKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 153,852 miles

both dip beam pattens and light output poor (Advise attention

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing and cracking and has weep of greace (Advise attention

Fail 13 Sep 2017 153,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both dip beam pattens and light output poor (Advise attention

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing and cracking and has weep of greace (Advise attention

Pass 19 Aug 2016 152,648 miles

both headlamps, Dip beam pattens poor

Fail 29 Jun 2016 152,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

both dip beam pattens poor

Pass 30 Jun 2015 151,309 miles

Engine leaking oil

o/s wiper blade poor

Fail 29 Jun 2015 151,307 miles

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

Engine leaking oil

o/s wiper blade poor

Pass 24 Jun 2014 145,529 miles

n/s/f shocker soft

o/s dip beam patten poor

plastic outer sill covers fitted

some damage to o/s/r

Fail 23 Jun 2014 145,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f flexi brale hose starting to perish

n/s/f shocker soft

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pads getting low

some damage to o/s/r

Pass 26 Mar 2014 143,584 miles

Small Chunk Missing N/S/F Tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 143,584 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S wiper Blade Split On Ends

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Small Chunk Missing N/S/F Tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2013 139,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 139,195 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,842 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 111,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 106,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate has slight water ingress

Pass 23 Sep 2009 102,589 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 90,021 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 86,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 79,394 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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R393 CKN is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R393 CKN, 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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R393 CKN is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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