MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres edges badly worn
Both front wheels very minimal play present
Handbrake travel present
Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge very slightly worn
Offside Front Fog lamp not operating
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres edges badly worn
Both front wheels very minimal play present
Handbrake travel present
Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge very slightly worn
Offside Front Fog lamp not operating
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters are slightly faded. (0.1 (b))
Offside Front fog lens had a crack.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front and rear registration delaminated unlikely to be misread
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Vehicle chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front and rear registration plate delaminated unlikely to be misread
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front and rear registration plate delaminated unlikely to be misread
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil Leak Present
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil Leak Present
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front brake flexihoses have surface cracks
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front brake flexihoses have surface cracks
Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge
both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges
engine oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge
both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges
engine oil leak
engine oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine oil leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R289 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 R289 AWL, 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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R289 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 1998.
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