MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,052 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside front inner stearing rack joint has slight play
auxillary belt perished
both front antiroll bar links have slight play
handbrake requires adjustment
head lamp beam image not that crisp/clear
head lamp washer valve leaking
misting of oil arouns n/s/f shock absorber
o/s driveshaft seal weeping
o/s/f head lamp wiper moter not working
oil leak from oil filter
rear pads very low and discs
rear wiper split
slight play in o/s inner rackjoint
top engine mount split
tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
auxillary belt perished
both front antiroll bar links have slight play
handbrake requires adjustment
head lamp beam image not that crisp/clear
head lamp washer valve leaking
misting of oil arouns n/s/f shock absorber
o/s driveshaft seal weeping
o/s/f head lamp wiper moter not working
oil leak from oil filter
rear pads very low and discs
rear wiper split
slight play in o/s inner rackjoint
top engine mount split
tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 UER is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R189 UER, 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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What year was R189 UER registered?
R189 UER is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R189 UER safe to buy?
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