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R190 YOC

1998 Volvo V70

Brown Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,141 mi
Last recorded116,141 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 YOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlight pattern poor

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Boxes along seam (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,174 miles

Nearside Handbrake slightly low reading

Fail 24 Apr 2017 113,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Handbrake slightly low reading

Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 109,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,162 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,413 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW ON OUTER EDGE

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

OFFSIDE BEAM PATTERN POOR

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,985 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

OFFSIDE BEAM PATTERN POOR

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 97,992 miles

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

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

OFFSIDE BEAM PATTERN POOR

Oil leak

SIGNS OF GREASE AROUND NEARSIDE OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER

Pass 1 May 2012 92,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 92,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,129 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 85,128 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 71,754 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,329 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,300 miles

front & rear indicators discoloured

front no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,615 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 YOC is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Brown with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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