1998 VOLVO V702.3L Petrol

The vehicle achieved a pass at the August 2021 test (259,512 miles) but carries several advisories: a minor exhaust down‑pipe leak, front and rear brake discs showing wear, a slight perishing of the offside front tyre and perishing rear axle front bushes. The preceding test two days earlier recorded a failure due to parking brake inefficiency, a non‑clearing front wiper and the same tyre and exhaust issues, indicating those items were addressed before the pass. The history shows a pattern of recurring wear items rather than new structural failures, so the maintenance trend is stable with persistent minor defects. MOT entries cease in August 2021, leaving a gap of roughly five years to the present date of 7 August 2026, so the recorded roadworthiness is outdated. Mileage accumulation slowed markedly after 2018; the car added only about 3,000 miles between 2018 and 2021, compared with 9,000‑10,000 miles in earlier three‑year spans. The overall mileage of 259,512 over an estimated 28‑year life equates to roughly 9,300 miles per year, which is typical for a high‑age, high‑use saloon. A buyer should inspect the brake system for disc condition and parking brake operation, check the rear axle front bushes for perishing, examine the front exhaust down‑pipe for leaks, and verify that the CV joint boots are intact. The drag‑link ball joints and track‑rod ends need scrutiny for play, as does the oil system for any leaks. Tyre tread depth and sidewall condition should be assessed, especially the offside front tyre noted as perishing, and the wheels for distortion. Finally, test the front wiper blades, position and direction indicator lamps, and the fuel‑filler neck clamp for corrosion.