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R405 KGF

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,342 mi
Last recorded92,342 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 KGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2020 92,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 84,921 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 79,265 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 79,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine idle a bit fast

Pass 19 May 2017 78,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 74,650 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,722 miles

Parking brake long

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,370 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2013 61,370 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 48,590 miles

Both inner steering rack joints have slight play

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,675 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 35,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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R405 KGF is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R405 KGF, 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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R405 KGF is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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