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R407 DPP

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

219,733 mi
Last recorded219,733 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 DPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 219,733 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 219,537 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 206,209 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 195,523 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 195,380 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 191,814 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly worn

o/s/r shocker damp

steering rack boots slightly damp

Pass 16 Nov 2007 177,690 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 158,259 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 141,837 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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R407 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R407 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 R407 DPP registered?

R407 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R407 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 DPP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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