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R205 WCK

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,008 mi
Last recorded124,008 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 WCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 124,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,057 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 109,045 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 103,802 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 93,029 miles

rear nearside and offside tyres deteriorated with age

surface rust on rear nearside and offside brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,342 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,882 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 78,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,867 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 63,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,414 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,561 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,155 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,748 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,691 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,777 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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R205 WCK is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R205 WCK, 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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R205 WCK is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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