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R216 LFW

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,836 mi
Last recorded147,836 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 LFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 147,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 143,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2015 141,445 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 141,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 138,150 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 132,808 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 132,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 129,057 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 129,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 123,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 118,210 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 111,883 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 111,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 109,435 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 108,018 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 107,974 miles

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

front n/s + o/s showing signs that the tyres may have been rubbing on the inner wheel arch covers

Pass 29 Apr 2006 101,559 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 101,559 miles

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

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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R216 LFW is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R216 LFW, 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 R216 LFW registered?

R216 LFW is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R216 LFW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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