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P19 ASD

1998 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,868 mi
Last recorded179,868 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 ASD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 179,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 172,959 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 1 May 2025 172,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 165,217 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 156,897 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 154,176 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 154,176 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 151,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front h/lamp wiper blade not self parking

Fail 21 Sep 2020 151,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front h/lamp wiper blade not self parking

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 146,460 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2015 144,658 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 142,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front wopiers in poor condition

engine fault light on dash

rear o/s suspension rubber deteriorated

rear seatbelts not tested

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 7 Jun 2014 142,053 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front wopiers in poor condition

engine fault light on dash

rear o/s suspension rubber deteriorated

rear seatbelts not tested

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2012 136,296 miles

both front side lights slightly blue

Fail 3 Oct 2012 136,291 miles

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

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

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

both front side lights slightly blue

Pass 14 Sep 2011 123,239 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 117,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on outer edges

lambda light on

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2010 117,395 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on outer edges

lambda light on

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 113,621 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 106,401 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2008 106,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 100,126 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cat has baffles losse

slight wear in nearside antiroll bar link

Pass 20 Sep 2006 93,403 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

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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P19 ASD is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P19 ASD, 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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P19 ASD is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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