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R291 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,002 mi
Last recorded218,002 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 218,002 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 218,002 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 202,239 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 175,327 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 May 2014 175,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 167,219 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust support strap temporary

Pass 21 May 2012 159,883 miles

o/s front fog lamp not working

rear exhaust support strap broken

Pass 16 May 2011 152,353 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 144,103 miles

o/s front fog light not working

Fail 20 May 2010 144,052 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 134,096 miles

o/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 16 May 2008 126,969 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 126,910 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2007 118,983 miles

front no plate in poor condition

indicator bulbs are all faded in colour

Fail 25 May 2007 118,970 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 108,688 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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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.

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