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C93 FRL

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,130 mi
Last recorded162,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC93 FRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 162,130 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in both rear axle bushes

top engine mount split - slight movement

Fail 4 Jan 2013 162,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

play in both rear axle bushes

top engine mount split - slight movement

Pass 1 Nov 2011 139,103 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 134,766 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 134,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 127,147 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 127,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 114,130 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 114,130 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 101,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 93,913 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 93,902 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 89,887 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 89,887 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C93 FRL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C93 FRL, 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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C93 FRL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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