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CSZ 7421

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,996 mi
Last recorded174,996 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 7421
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 174,996 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 174,995 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached lid half missing (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 167,961 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 167,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 164,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 22 May 2018 160,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 156,180 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 149,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 142,421 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 135,128 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 128,394 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 119,645 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 109,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 109,599 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 99,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres age cracking on inner and outer walls will need replacing soon

n/s/r seat base not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2010 99,888 miles

both rear tyres age cracking on inner and outer walls will need replacing soon

n/s/r seat base not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2009 90,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 82,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 77,497 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,218 miles

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2005 67,851 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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CSZ 7421 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CSZ 7421, 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 CSZ 7421 registered?

CSZ 7421 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is CSZ 7421 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSZ 7421 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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