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R346 LKV

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

255,686 mi
Last recorded255,686 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 LKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 255,686 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play On limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 251,177 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlight beam intensity slightly low

Offside Front Brake disc back protection plate slightly loose

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play on tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated On limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside on legal limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 245,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 238,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 231,438 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 227,714 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 227,713 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 222,573 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside & offside ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 216,901 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside & offside ()

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both nearside & offside slight corrosion to brake ferrules

Pass 6 Oct 2017 213,040 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded on tank ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 213,040 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded on tank ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 207,792 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 202,788 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 202,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 197,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 192,725 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 192,725 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 185,128 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 173,203 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 173,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 170,512 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 164,672 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 154,715 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 154,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 141,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 127,508 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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R346 LKV is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R346 LKV, 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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R346 LKV is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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