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719 CAO

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,781 mi
Last recorded179,781 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration719 CAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 179,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 178,808 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 175,183 miles

The front side lights have a slight blue light.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 171,392 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 166,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

very slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 162,231 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 162,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 156,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 151,904 miles

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 3 Aug 2010 151,904 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 30 Nov 2009 146,765 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 146,756 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 136,301 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 136,301 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 124,946 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 116,276 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 106,539 miles

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

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

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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719 CAO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 719 CAO, 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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What year was 719 CAO registered?

719 CAO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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