MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tail pipe touching tow bar
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tail pipe touching tow bar
front number plate cracked
offside rear tyre wearing inner tread area
rear exhaust touching body
slight movement in both front lower arm inner bushes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
offside rear tyre wearing inner tread area
rear exhaust touching body
slight movement in both front lower arm inner bushes
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers fitted
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R170 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R170 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 R170 AWL registered?
R170 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 1998.
Is R170 AWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R170 AWL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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