MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R252 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc 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 R252 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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What year was R252 AWL registered?
R252 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 April 1998.
Is R252 AWL safe to buy?
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