MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,537 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 2MM (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX HOLED (7.1.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 2MM (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED (3.5.1i)
advise horn note poor.centre rae seat belt reciver damaged. rear exhaust clamp broken
advise play nsf sterring
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
advise horn note poor.centre rae seat belt reciver damaged. rear exhaust clamp broken
advise play nsf sterring
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside steering arm slight play
exhaust weak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s front tyre on limit
rear exhaust mount
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust mount
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s front anti-roll bar link slight play
slight fluid leak poss.from rack
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
n/s front anti-roll bar link slight play
slight fluid leak poss.from rack
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
All tyres slightly worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
All tyres slightly worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R117 RCF is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 R117 RCF, 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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R117 RCF is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 June 1998.
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