MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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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R271 LWY is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R271 LWY, 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 R271 LWY registered?
R271 LWY is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 April 1998.
Is R271 LWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R271 LWY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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