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R230 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

213,198 mi
Last recorded213,198 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 213,198 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 213,189 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 208,134 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 202,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 195,676 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak.

Both front sidelights dim

Near-side headlamp - poor pattern

Near-side rear brake disc -corroded

Off-side, inner, C/V gaiter - pin hole.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 195,676 miles

Near-side headlamp - poor pattern

Both front shock absorbers weak.

Both front sidelights dim

Near-side rear brake disc -corroded

Off-side, inner, C/V gaiter - pin hole.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 189,033 miles

o/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/f inner brake hose nicked

Pass 8 Dec 2011 182,743 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s brake hose perishing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 182,743 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s brake hose perishing

Fail 20 Dec 2010 177,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slushy and wet

wear front disc

Pass 20 Dec 2010 177,368 miles

slushy and wet

wear front disc

Pass 27 Aug 2009 174,416 miles

both rear shock gaiters perished

n/s/r tyre perished on inner wall,

Pass 10 Jul 2008 167,074 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

rear registration plate dirty

Fail 7 Jul 2008 167,074 miles

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

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear registration plate dirty

Pass 6 Jul 2007 162,466 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

front disc worn

rear plate marked

Pass 7 Feb 2006 152,405 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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R230 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R230 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.

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R230 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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