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R399 DPP

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,948 mi
Last recorded135,948 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 DPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 135,948 miles

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

front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2014 135,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2013 126,120 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 115,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 105,133 miles

Travel on handbrake

Plastic sill covers fitted , cannot inspect sills

Fail 15 Nov 2011 105,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted , cannot inspect sills

Travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,427 miles

Front flexy hoses cracking

Travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Nov 2010 96,427 miles

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

Front flexy hoses cracking

Travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,915 miles

Front n/s flexy brake hose cracking

O/S cv boot badly cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2008 83,597 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 83,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 77,375 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 69,611 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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R399 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R399 DPP, 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 R399 DPP registered?

R399 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R399 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 DPP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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