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R299 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,995 mi
Last recorded152,995 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2024 152,995 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning Rough/noisy/bad vibtations (2.1.5 (a))

Central Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Noise on auxiliary

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 149,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 149,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 146,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 142,266 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust fouling nsr spring

Fail 15 Sep 2020 142,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust fouling nsr spring

Pass 8 Jan 2019 134,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear passengers seat/seats missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

slight rubbing noise from inside of near side rear drum

Fail 7 Jan 2019 134,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear passengers seat/seats missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake excess travel on lever no reserve

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

slight rubbing noise from inside of near side rear drum

Pass 19 Jan 2018 126,844 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 126,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour positon lamp incorrect colour due to product on headlamp lens (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour positon lamp incorrect colour due to product on headlamp lens (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 121,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 117,669 miles

Both ft. brake flexi hoses starting to perish

NSF tyre worn on edges

OSF brake slightly lazy in operation

Fail 8 Jan 2016 117,669 miles

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

Both ft. brake flexi hoses starting to perish

NSF tyre worn on edges

OSF brake slightly lazy in operation

Pass 9 Jan 2015 113,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 109,322 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,962 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 105,952 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 102,879 miles

LPG pipes & wiring look vunerable to damage where they cross over exhaust, too low.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 100,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 97,587 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

O/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 91,776 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 86,757 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 81,425 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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R299 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R299 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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R299 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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