MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box split (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel cap seal cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel cap seal cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering rack damp
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
rear axle bushes splitting
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear axle bushes splitting
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
front abs pick up rings very corroded
rear axle bushes splitting
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
front abs pick up rings very corroded
rear axle bushes splitting
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear axle bushes starting to split
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
steering rack showing signs of leaking
stone chip in offside screen
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
steering rack showing signs of leaking
stone chip in offside screen
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r seatbelt has not been removed from the childs seat for inspection
slight play in the steering cack
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R259 MFV is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R259 MFV, 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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R259 MFV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 1998.
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