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R299 HWT

1998 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

295,716 mi
Last recorded295,716 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 HWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 295,716 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 295,485 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 295,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 294,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 294,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 290,784 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 290,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wiper torn

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 269,428 miles

Front brake discs significantly worn

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 269,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs significantly worn

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 252,711 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 252,711 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 236,655 miles

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 23 Mar 2013 220,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 208,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2011 193,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small chip in nearside headlight

Fail 21 Apr 2011 193,907 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small chip in nearside headlight

Pass 15 Apr 2010 179,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 179,539 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 160,492 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 143,186 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 126,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 105,030 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 HWT is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HWT, 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 HWT is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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