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R216 TLD

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

140,700 mi
Last recorded140,700 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 TLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 140,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhust crooed (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2017 140,634 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

eml on dash

Fail 8 May 2017 140,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 128,410 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in the tread area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of any tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 128,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in the tread area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of any tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 125,359 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 125,359 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 122,412 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 119,064 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 119,040 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 115,380 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 115,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 109,934 miles

n/s front tyre wearing out side edge

Fail 4 Apr 2011 109,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre wearing out side edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,614 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 103,612 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,182 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 97,070 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 81,299 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 90,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2007 87,229 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 83,090 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 83,052 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play in offside front antirollbar end link.

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 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 R216 TLD, 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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R216 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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