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R277 YNN

1998 Volvo V70

Turquoise Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,591 mi
Last recorded161,591 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 YNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 161,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 156,485 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 156,484 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to cam belt condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 151,158 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 147,776 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 142,264 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 142,264 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 138,452 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 135,760 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 135,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 135,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 133,192 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 133,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 130,717 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded / deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2017 130,717 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded / deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2016 127,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 124,866 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 119,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 108,809 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 107,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 103,574 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 103,572 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 99,156 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 99,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 76,522 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 76,517 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 68,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R277 YNN is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R277 YNN, 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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R277 YNN is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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