MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front and nearside rear tyre treads worn smoothe on the inside edges
both number plates faded
both rear shock absorber dust covers split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front and nearside rear tyre treads worn smoothe on the inside edges
both number plates faded
both rear shock absorber dust covers split
advisory notice issued
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear shock absorber gaters split
nearside front tyre tread worn smoothe on the inside edge
nearside rear tyre starting to crack
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R189 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R189 AWL, 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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R189 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R189 AWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R189 AWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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