MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,995 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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 ()
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 ()
Both ft. brake flexi hoses starting to perish
NSF tyre worn on edges
OSF brake slightly lazy in operation
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
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)
Fuel filter corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
LPG pipes & wiring look vunerable to damage where they cross over exhaust, too low.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.
O/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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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