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CLO 11Y

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,252 mi
Last recorded154,252 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLO 11Y
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 154,252 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 147,966 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 147,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 139,374 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 133,188 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 124,038 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 124,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 118,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,927 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 114,927 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 114,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 113,475 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2014 113,475 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 109,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cooling system leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2012 106,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 106,317 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 98,713 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,713 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,897 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 92,897 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 81,917 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 78,519 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,724 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 66,842 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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CLO 11Y is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CLO 11Y, 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 CLO 11Y registered?

CLO 11Y is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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