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R190 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,518 mi
Last recorded172,518 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 172,518 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 172,518 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack ball end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 162,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 162,960 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 152,638 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 144,382 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 135,958 miles

Exhaust back box bracket has snapped but exhaust system is still well supported

Pass 16 Apr 2011 125,726 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Mar 2010 110,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 96,719 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 90,608 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 85,252 miles

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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R190 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R190 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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What year was R190 AWL registered?

R190 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R190 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 AWL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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