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R407 HNY

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,538 mi
Last recorded195,538 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 HNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 195,538 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 195,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 186,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 186,109 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 173,373 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battrey insecure

offside front fog light not working

steering rack slight leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 173,373 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battrey insecure

offside front fog light not working

steering rack slight leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 163,662 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 160,450 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 157,116 miles

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

offside front headlamp lens damaged.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 157,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front headlamp lens damaged.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 143,944 miles

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

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

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel.

offside front tyre inner edge wear.

offside rear tyre uneven inside edge wear.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 131,866 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 131,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 119,111 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 119,111 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 107,409 miles

Rearmost exhaust bracket weakend by corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 107,409 miles

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

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

Rearmost exhaust bracket weakend by corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 94,784 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 94,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HNY is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNY, 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 HNY registered?

R407 HNY is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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