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R408 TJB

1998 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,986 mi
Last recorded228,986 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 TJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 228,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle mount bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Crash bar mounting plate heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Crash bar mounting plate heavily corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 223,674 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 223,653 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 220,049 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 220,022 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 215,326 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 215,326 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 211,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 211,328 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 199,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 199,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 195,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 195,193 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 193,032 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 190,776 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 188,900 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 188,900 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 187,661 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 186,242 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 184,870 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 183,106 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 183,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 175,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 175,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 170,000 miles

BAD OIL LOSS AT ENGINE. Steering rack boots damp with oil ,suspec due to engine oil loss.

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 170,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BAD OIL LOSS AT ENGINE. Steering rack boots damp with oil ,suspec due to engine oil loss.

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

Pass 13 May 2009 161,890 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 161,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 149,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play at offside front wheel

Fail 15 May 2008 149,183 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 31 May 2007 132,425 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 132,425 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 117,877 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 117,766 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 102,514 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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R408 TJB is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R408 TJB, 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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R408 TJB is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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