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R311 HWT

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,093 mi
Last recorded133,093 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 HWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 133,093 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 125,117 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 125,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine overheated during test

Pass 19 Jun 2017 116,930 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 116,925 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating very dim (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorbers rubber bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 116,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 115,603 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 115,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,686 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear light unit damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2012 111,861 miles

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

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

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Nearside steering track arm has slight play

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 111,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Nearside steering track arm has slight play

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 109,231 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 105,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 100,878 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

steering rack has sloght misting of oil

Pass 14 Feb 2008 95,446 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 95,408 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 93,176 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 93,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 89,051 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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R311 HWT is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R311 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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R311 HWT is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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