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R236 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,251 mi
Last recorded167,251 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 167,251 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight cracks

o/s/r tyre slight cracks

Fail 14 Jun 2017 167,251 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working all of (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre slight cracks

o/s/r tyre slight cracks

Pass 29 Jun 2016 162,706 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 162,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 159,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake disc discoloured

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre underinflated

Fail 10 Jul 2015 159,581 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake disc discoloured

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre underinflated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 156,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s door mirror damaged but not affecting rearward vision. both h/light lenses deteriorated.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 156,394 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s door mirror damaged but not affecting rearward vision. both h/light lenses deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 152,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre age related deterioration

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 152,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre age related deterioration

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 148,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre scrubbed bald on outer shoulder

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 148,188 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre scrubbed bald on outer shoulder

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 143,035 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 143,033 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside steering lock slipper pad insecure

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 134,536 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 134,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2009 121,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 113,983 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 113,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 108,886 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 108,886 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2006 99,828 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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R236 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R236 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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R236 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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