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R403 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Turquoise Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

149,698 mi
Last recorded149,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 149,698 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers split

oil leak from nearside front shockabsorber

slight wear to nearside front drop link

Fail 4 Jul 2014 149,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers split

nearside rear subframe/axle mount bush worn

offside front tyre tread on limit worn on inner section requires attention soon

oil leak from nearside front shockabsorber

slight wear to nearside front drop link

Pass 11 Jul 2013 146,372 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2013 146,362 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2012 143,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low parking brake performance pass

Pass 11 Jul 2012 143,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

low parking brake performance pass

Pass 15 Jun 2011 138,014 miles

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

starting to rust around nearside rear upper spring mount

wheel arch liners loose require attention

Fail 10 Jun 2011 138,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

starting to rust around nearside rear upper spring mount

wheel arch liners loose require attention

Pass 6 Jul 2010 135,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 135,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 129,476 miles

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

slight wear to steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2009 129,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner and outer edge on limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

slight wear to steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2008 125,770 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT LOWER WISH BONE BUSHES

Fail 19 Feb 2008 125,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT LOWER WISH BONE BUSHES

Pass 14 Feb 2007 120,105 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 114,165 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 114,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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R403 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R403 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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R403 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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