MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
drive belt deteriorated
nearside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated
offside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
play in steering
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres worn edges and in very poor condition
brake fluid level low
nearside handbrake low effort
play in steering
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in steering
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
slight play in steering
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rack rod ends showing wear
dip beam pattern only just showing headlamp reflectors showing tarnish
front discs heavily lipped around edges
front pads wearing low
n/s wiper blade torn at lower end
n/s/f tyre worn on outside shoulder
o/s wiper knocking on A pillar
rear side arm bushes showing deteration
rear suspension showing slight weakness
rear wheels have one odd bolt in each but are tight
small markes on windscreen
tailgate struts weak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
both rack rod ends showing wear
dip beam pattern only just showing headlamp reflectors showing tarnish
front discs heavily lipped around edges
front pads wearing low
n/s wiper blade torn at lower end
n/s/f tyre worn on outside shoulder
o/s wiper knocking on A pillar
rear side arm bushes showing deteration
rear suspension showing slight weakness
rear wheels have one odd bolt in each but are tight
small markes on windscreen
tailgate struts weak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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R147 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R147 AWL, 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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R147 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 1998.
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