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A7 WWD

1998 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,382 mi
Last recorded164,382 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 WWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 164,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 164,382 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 163,186 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 160,588 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 159,175 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 157,794 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 154,638 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 151,157 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 147,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 143,363 miles

BOTH BEAM PATTERNS POOR

REAR PADS APPEAR ON LIMIT

Pass 15 Sep 2015 139,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 134,862 miles

front discs lipped

front pads on limit

Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,102 miles

slight play rack

Fail 13 Aug 2013 129,102 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

slight play rack

Pass 8 Aug 2012 121,256 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 121,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine oil very low

Offside front tyre wearing outer shoulder

Pass 6 Aug 2011 114,262 miles

Capping sills fitted preventing full inspection

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2010 109,744 miles

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

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

both headlamp aims weak pattern

Pass 15 Jul 2009 107,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 107,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 106,335 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 106,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 96,995 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 89,958 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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A7 WWD is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A7 WWD, 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 A7 WWD registered?

A7 WWD is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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The MOT history for A7 WWD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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