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R186 EOR

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

159,273 mi
Last recorded159,273 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 EOR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 159,273 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 158,278 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 158,277 miles

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))

Pass 6 May 2021 156,054 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 156,054 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2020 154,639 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 154,489 miles

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.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 150,685 miles

All tyres wearing on their edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 150,685 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 147,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 144,737 miles

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

Power steering rack slight damp with oil

Fail 6 Jun 2016 144,737 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)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 141,212 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 141,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 138,057 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 134,611 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 134,611 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 130,914 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 130,911 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 106,691 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,813 miles

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

Wear in steering rack o/s inner joint

Fail 1 Jul 2008 84,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,056 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 74,056 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,858 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 61,952 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2005 61,952 miles

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?

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 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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