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R228 NWT

1998 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,295 mi
Last recorded172,295 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 NWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 172,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished and broken (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle front tie bar mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear parking brakes low effort

Fail 22 Nov 2018 172,250 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished and broken (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle front tie rods front most bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 165,055 miles

Oil leak ()

both track bars have play

Pass 16 Dec 2016 157,553 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wiper blades spliting

Fail 13 Dec 2016 157,525 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surfaces corroded to excess (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes unbonded and arm is moving (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wiper blades spliting

Pass 3 Dec 2015 149,486 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play INNER TRACK BAR BALL JOINT HAS PLAY (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISC INSIDE EDGES RUSTED (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 149,443 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play INNER TRACK BAR BALL JOINT HAS PLAY (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISC INSIDE EDGES RUSTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 141,064 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Nov 2014 141,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2013 133,506 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 127,849 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 126,134 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake discs rusted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 123,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 122,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 118,491 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 118,486 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 107,808 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 107,663 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake requires attention.adjusting in rear drums.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 96,275 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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R228 NWT is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R228 NWT, 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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R228 NWT is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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