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R259 MFV

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,140 mi
Last recorded187,140 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 MFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2019 187,140 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 185,617 miles

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 185,617 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 183,740 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 178,451 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 178,451 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 171,929 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 166,344 miles

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

steering rack damp

Fail 11 Dec 2013 160,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 160,553 miles

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

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 10 Dec 2012 155,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 155,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front abs pick up rings very corroded

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 19 Dec 2011 148,358 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 140,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 133,774 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 133,774 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 126,364 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 126,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 120,689 miles

steering rack showing signs of leaking

stone chip in offside screen

Fail 18 Dec 2007 120,689 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

steering rack showing signs of leaking

stone chip in offside screen

Pass 13 Dec 2006 115,522 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 110,199 miles

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?

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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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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What year was R259 MFV registered?

R259 MFV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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