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R194 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

214,087 mi
Last recorded214,087 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 214,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 213,810 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 213,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 213,209 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 213,209 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 209,767 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 209,764 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 204,206 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 204,203 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 195,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 186,769 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 186,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 174,413 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 174,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 164,865 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 164,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 157,636 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 157,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 152,521 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 152,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 148,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 148,418 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 141,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 133,430 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 133,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R194 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R194 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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R194 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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