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V998 FEU

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

265,263 mi
Last recorded265,263 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 FEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 265,263 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 251,357 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 251,357 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 241,476 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 228,303 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 215,168 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 197,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 184,461 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 184,464 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 169,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 146,013 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 145,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 123,644 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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V998 FEU is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 129,401 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 V998 FEU, 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 27 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V998 FEU registered?

V998 FEU is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V998 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V998 FEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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