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R226 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,551 mi
Last recorded61,551 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 61,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 58,799 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 58,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,695 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,276 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,717 miles

Corrosion / deterioration to exhaust system including hanger brackets

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

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

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

Underside of the vehicle has under seal applied. Unable to see some components

nearside front headlamp beam image deteriorated

offside front headlamp beam image deteriorated

offside front wiper blade split / deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion / deterioration to exhaust system including hanger brackets

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

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

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

Underside of the vehicle has under seal applied. Unable to see some components

nearside front headlamp beam image deteriorated

offside front headlamp beam image deteriorated

offside front wiper blade split / deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,280 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,263 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 46,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,532 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,867 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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R226 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R226 AWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R226 AWL registered?

R226 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R226 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 AWL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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