MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES EDGES (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear exhaust support strap temporary
o/s front fog lamp not working
rear exhaust support strap broken
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front and rear no plates in poor condition
o/s front fog lamp not working
o/s front fog light not working
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s and o/s front abs wires touching anti roll bar links
o/s front fog light not working
o/s front fog lamp not working
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
front no plate in poor condition
indicator bulbs are all faded in colour
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
front no plate in poor condition
indicator bulbs are all faded in colour
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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R291 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R291 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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R291 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 1998.
Is R291 AWL safe to buy?
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