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1998 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,964 mi
Last recorded122,964 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration64 MW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 122,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 18 years old

Offside Rear tyre 18 years old

Pass 10 Oct 2024 121,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 120,723 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 118,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,596 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 115,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 115,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 115,146 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2018 115,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,229 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 114,229 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 112,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 109,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Front tyre wearing outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 109,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,578 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr shock absorber boot split

service light on

Fail 2 Jul 2012 103,467 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr shock absorber boot split

service light on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 101,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,202 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 97,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 95,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 93,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 93,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 92,660 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 92,660 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 87,372 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 87,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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64 MW is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 64 MW, 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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64 MW is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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