MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front tyres getting low
both headlamp outputs poor
front and rear number plates poor
slight leak from power steering rack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear number plates in poor condition
front brake discs scored
front brake pads very low
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear number plates in poor condition
front brake discs scored
front brake pads very low
both headlamp outputs poor
front brake discs slightly lipped
rear brake pads low
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both headlamp outputs poor
front brake discs slightly lipped
rear brake pads low
both front and both rear tyres worn on edges
oil contamination around steering rack
slight damage zone A of windscreen
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
gaitor split on o/s/f anti roll bar link
p.a.s rack damp with fliud
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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R172 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R172 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 R172 AWL registered?
R172 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R172 AWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R172 AWL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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