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R182 CKN

1998 Volvo V70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

186,195 mi
Last recorded186,195 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 CKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 186,195 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 183,636 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 183,628 miles

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

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 180,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 177,145 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 177,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 172,411 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 167,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 167,696 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 162,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 162,051 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 156,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 153,301 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 148,799 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 144,143 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 140,923 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 140,923 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 140,870 miles

both front and nsr tyres worn on limit

nsf outer cv boot weeping

Pass 9 Aug 2010 137,792 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 137,792 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 136,649 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 136,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 134,413 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 133,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 130,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R182 CKN is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R182 CKN, 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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R182 CKN is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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