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R395 DWS

1998 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

260,777 mi
Last recorded260,777 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 DWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 260,777 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 260,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 254,738 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 249,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 239,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 229,927 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2016 225,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 225,206 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 225,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 218,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 215,652 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 208,064 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 197,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 197,663 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 190,250 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 190,200 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 182,570 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 182,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear number plate startin g to delaminate.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 174,370 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 174,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 166,539 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 166,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 158,779 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 150,768 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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R395 DWS is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R395 DWS, 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 R395 DWS registered?

R395 DWS is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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