MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Dangerous! ready to pop out! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rear brake discs pitted inside
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R185 DVT is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 R185 DVT, 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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R185 DVT is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 1998.
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