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R215 HMW

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

202,898 mi
Last recorded202,898 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 HMW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 202,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 201,229 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 199,436 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 197,692 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 197,692 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 196,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 194,561 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 194,561 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 192,842 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 189,510 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 189,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 184,044 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 178,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 172,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 166,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 160,760 miles

Centre engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 160,760 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 155,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 149,308 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 149,292 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 143,377 miles

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

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

gearbox top mount rubber worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2010 137,491 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 137,491 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 131,280 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 118,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 118,704 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 104,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R215 HMW is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R215 HMW, 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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What year was R215 HMW registered?

R215 HMW is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R215 HMW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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