MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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R266 TJU is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TJU, 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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R266 TJU is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 February 1998.
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