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R206 UAO

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,708 mi
Last recorded156,708 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 UAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 156,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 153,541 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 153,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 150,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 150,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 146,809 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 146,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 141,054 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 141,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 132,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 121,964 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 110,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 96,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 83,503 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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R206 UAO is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R206 UAO, 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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R206 UAO is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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