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R289 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

229,787 mi
Last recorded229,787 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 229,787 miles

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))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 229,729 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 223,670 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 217,060 miles

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 217,060 miles

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 217,060 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 207,166 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 207,166 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 199,045 miles

both front brake flexihoses have surface cracks

Fail 17 Aug 2016 199,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 188,585 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 188,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 179,141 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 179,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 171,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 171,153 miles

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 159,470 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 159,470 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 146,852 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 146,852 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 136,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 125,155 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 125,155 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 112,029 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 112,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 103,491 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 103,491 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 94,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 87,039 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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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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