MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
272,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres on 3mm
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres on 3mm
oil leak
both front shock absorbers damp
both front wheel bearings slightly noisey
light control switch worn
o/s driveshaft oil seal weeping
plastic outer sill covers fitted
rear tailpipe mount deteriorated/corroded
slight coolant leak
slight play in o/s/f inner track rod
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
both front shock absorbers damp
both front wheel bearings slightly noisey
light control switch worn
long handbrake travel
o/s driveshaft oil seal weeping
plastic outer sill covers fitted
rear shock absorbers damp
rear tailpipe mount deteriorated/corroded
slight coolant leak
slight play in o/s/f inner track rod
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Small stone chips windscreen
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside rear tyre wall gouged
Rear number plate discolouring
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside rear tyre wall gouged
Rear number plate discolouring
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 KYG is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R229 KYG, 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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R229 KYG is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 1998.
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