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R190 YJU

1998 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,654 mi
Last recorded154,654 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 YJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 154,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 145,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 136,842 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 136,767 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 128,268 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 128,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 120,562 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 120,553 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 116,939 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel innerrack ends (2.2.A.1b)

advced rear tyres wearing smooth on inner treads

Fail 10 Jun 2016 116,936 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel innerrack ends (2.2.A.1b)

advced rear tyres wearing smooth on inner treads

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,324 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

adviced front tyres 195/65/15 rears 195/60/15

Pass 19 May 2014 102,764 miles

both rear axle bushers slpitting

both rear tyres worn on edgers

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 102,763 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear axle bushers slpitting

both rear tyres worn on edgers

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,278 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 95,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 89,531 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,894 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

some slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 25 May 2010 76,494 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 76,494 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 69,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 69,490 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 61,622 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 51,548 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 41,788 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs becoming worn.

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

offsie front tyre on 3mm.

Pass 17 May 2006 41,788 miles

front brake discs becoming worn.

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

offsie front tyre on 3mm.

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 YJU is a 1998 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R190 YJU, 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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R190 YJU is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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