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R186 DVF

1998 Volvo V70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,912 mi
Last recorded129,912 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 DVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 129,912 miles

noise from o/s rear wheel/brake

Pass 6 Jan 2025 128,745 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 127,072 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill panel covers fitted - obscuring testable items

parking brake system only just met requirements - inspection/adjustment recommended

Pass 23 Dec 2022 125,791 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 124,625 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 123,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded/deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2019 122,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear chassis plates corroded,not considered structural.

Pass 5 Jan 2019 121,884 miles

both sides outer sill panels covered by plastic covers obscuring inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2018 121,884 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel area covered by sill panel cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel area covered by sill panel cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 121,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 120,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s steering side rod joint worn slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2016 120,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s steering side rod joint worn slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 119,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 119,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 115,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

slight brake judder on front axle brakes

Fail 24 Dec 2014 115,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

slight brake judder on front axle brakes

Pass 24 Dec 2013 109,356 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/front o/s rear tyres have small cuts/splits in inner side walls

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2013 109,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/front o/s rear tyres have small cuts/splits in inner side walls

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2012 104,168 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

all tyres wearing on inner shoulders

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2011 100,499 miles

O/s engine mounting broken.

Sill covers fitted.Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 24 Dec 2010 95,185 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

park brake travel high but not yet to travel stop

sideskirts fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,489 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,339 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 86,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2008 80,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,857 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 74,852 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,909 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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R186 DVF is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R186 DVF, 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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R186 DVF is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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