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A91 JBA

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,030 mi
Last recorded174,030 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA91 JBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 174,030 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 174,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 168,686 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 163,825 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 163,819 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 159,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 159,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 159,921 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 159,388 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 159,379 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 158,661 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f c/v boot starting to split + perish.

Pass 28 May 2019 154,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 148,130 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 148,008 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 141,108 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 136,609 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 133,353 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 130,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 129,458 miles

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 129,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 24 May 2012 128,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 126,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2010 124,107 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 124,107 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 119,790 miles

advise front tyres track wear.

advise oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2008 115,740 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brakes to be checked all round.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 115,740 miles

brakes to be checked all round.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 109,897 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 104,229 miles

exharst noisy. brakes to be rechecked with in 3000 miles.

Fail 6 Apr 2006 104,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exharst noisy. brakes to be rechecked with in 3000 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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A91 JBA is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A91 JBA, 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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A91 JBA is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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