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R119 VLK

1998 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

160,971 mi
Last recorded160,971 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 160,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn pitted/corroded more so on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 160,971 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn pitted/corroded more so on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 156,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both more so on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear of arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear of arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2024 150,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also showing signs of overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 144,911 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 144,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp wiper inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 142,367 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 138,598 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 134,131 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 134,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,130 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 125,276 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 117,718 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 109,223 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 109,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 108,019 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 104,952 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2011 10,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front anti roll bar link rod dust cover split / insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 101,907 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 101,233 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 99,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 99,977 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 98,135 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 98,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 94,355 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 94,355 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2005 84,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 84,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R119 VLK is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R119 VLK, 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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R119 VLK is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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