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R266 RWO

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

218,678 mi
Last recorded218,678 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 RWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 218,678 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 218,678 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 209,401 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 209,401 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play STEERING-RACK INNER (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose SECURING BOLTS LOOSE (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front BRAKE DISC SCORED

Pass 26 Jan 2016 197,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Headlamp lens holed (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear brake discs have excessive corrosion

Rear parking brake,advise low efficency

Fail 21 Jan 2016 197,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Headlamp lens holed (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear brake discs have excessive corrosion

Rear parking brake,advise low efficency

Nearside Front Inner Steering Arm excessive wear

Pass 14 Jan 2015 185,394 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 185,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Right-hand wheel arch liner loose.

Fail 18 Jan 2014 176,867 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 176,867 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 170,967 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 160,904 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 160,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 151,245 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 151,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 143,013 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 133,074 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 133,074 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 May 2008 125,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 114,255 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 114,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2006 98,433 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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R266 RWO is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R266 RWO, 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 R266 RWO registered?

R266 RWO is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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