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R230 TLD

1998 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

182,635 mi
Last recorded182,635 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 TLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 182,635 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 182,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 182,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 181,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 180,686 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 180,433 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 180,380 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 180,232 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 180,069 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 179,601 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 178,795 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 176,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/r tyre worn down inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn down inner edge

Fail 7 May 2014 176,013 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/r tyre worn down inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn down inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 172,148 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 166,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 161,940 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 155,760 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 152,866 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 149,372 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 143,747 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 130,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 122,405 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 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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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What year was R230 TLD registered?

R230 TLD is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R230 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 TLD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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