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R404 AWL

1998 Volvo V70

Turquoise Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,445 mi
Last recorded104,445 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 104,445 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 104,340 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 104,091 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 101,776 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 101,754 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 97,914 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 93,881 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front inner door handle not opening

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,031 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 87,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,097 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,369 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 69,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) needs lookin at ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,419 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 61,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,961 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 53,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2016 44,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 43,512 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,319 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 73,317 miles

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

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade split

splitting to nearside and offside front tyre side walls

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,122 miles

both front anti-roll bar end links have play

front brake disc in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,735 miles

front discs in poor condition

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link has play

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,465 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,979 miles

both front tyres side wall starting to crack.

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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R404 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R404 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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R404 AWL is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R404 AWL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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