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R182 HKO

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,285 mi
Last recorded187,285 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 HKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 187,285 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 183,816 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 175,438 miles

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated.

slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 168,232 miles

osr tyre staring to perish

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 161,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre staring to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2012 154,629 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front washer jets partially blocked

osf tyre slightly worn on edges

osr tyre staring to perish

Fail 10 Apr 2012 154,629 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front washer jets partially blocked

osf tyre slightly worn on edges

osr tyre staring to perish

Pass 5 Apr 2011 147,756 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 141,059 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight misting of oil to steering rack.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 141,059 miles

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight misting of oil to steering rack.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 134,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 127,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 110,073 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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R182 HKO is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R182 HKO, 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 HKO is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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