MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,273 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Come disconnected (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Both number plate lens are dirty.
Nearside Wiper blade loose on the clip
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil misting at the top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight oil misting around the power steering rack.
All tyres wearing on their edges
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
All tyres wearing on their edges
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering rack slight damp with oil
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering rack slight damp with oil
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)
off side front tyre VERY close to legal limit
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
off side front tyre VERY close to legal limit
sill covers fitted
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)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear wiper blade split
Both head light wiper blades split and washer T Valve leaking
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Wear in steering rack o/s inner joint
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres worn on edges
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Wear in steering rack o/s inner joint
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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R186 EOR is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 R186 EOR, 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 EOR is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 May 1998.
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