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R149 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,891 mi
Last recorded141,891 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 141,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 141,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 133,069 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 19 Mar 2010 129,532 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 18 Mar 2010 129,517 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 19 Mar 2009 122,414 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INSIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 20 Mar 2008 115,442 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn leaving a lip on discs

both front tyres bald on outer edges of tyres and on 2m

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 115,442 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn leaving a lip on discs

both front tyres bald on outer edges of tyres and on 2m

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 106,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 97,712 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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R149 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R149 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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What year was R149 AWL registered?

R149 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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