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1997 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,317 mi
Last recorded176,317 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 KD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 176,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 176,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 173,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 171,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 168,156 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 164,800 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 163,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 163,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 162,769 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 159,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 155,675 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 155,671 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 151,952 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 147,735 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 144,736 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 144,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 139,386 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 139,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 134,095 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 134,095 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 128,591 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 123,585 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 123,585 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 118,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 113,272 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 113,272 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 105,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 97,130 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 97,086 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 86,399 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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5 KD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,461 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 5 KD, 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 29 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5 KD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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