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R186 XKR

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

150,888 mi
Last recorded150,888 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 XKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 150,888 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

oil leak

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 24 Sep 2025 150,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

oil leak

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 4 Sep 2024 146,299 miles

slight play in nearside front steering mechanism

Fail 29 Aug 2024 146,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in nearside front steering mechanism

Pass 21 Aug 2023 144,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 144,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 140,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

oil leaks

slight play in steering mechanism

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 137,679 miles

all coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leaks

play in steering mechanism

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2021 137,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded (quite bad)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leaks

play in steering mechanism

slight shudder in rear brakes

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 134,330 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

offside front fog light inoperative

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

slight play in offside front steering

Fail 22 Jul 2020 134,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all coil springs slightly corroded

fuel filter corroded

offside front fog light inoperative

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 2 May 2019 128,340 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged (run flat at some point)

slight oil leaks

Fail 1 May 2019 128,340 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

both front tyre pressures low

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged (run flat at some point)

slight oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2018 124,857 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,469 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 121,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,412 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,874 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2012 113,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 113,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 110,834 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 109,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 109,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 99,603 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,390 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,279 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 66,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 XKR is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XKR, 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 XKR is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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