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D66 RHK

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

319,998 mi
Last recorded319,998 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD66 RHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 319,998 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 319,970 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 318,318 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 318,318 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 317,139 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 315,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damaged n/s low and out of drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 312,401 miles

Both front flexy hoses show corrossion to ferules

Front and rear pads wearing thin

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

N/S front tyre severely worn on inner edge and close to limit

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

Rear brake noisey and have some imbalance

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 312,401 miles

Both front flexy hoses show corrossion to ferules

Front and rear pads wearing thin

N/S front tyre severely worn on inner edge and close to limit

Rear brake noisey and have some imbalance

Pass 22 Jan 2014 310,518 miles

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

Damage to front screen, low and left

Pass 3 Sep 2012 308,827 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Oct 2010 307,943 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 305,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 303,707 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamps focus poor

Pass 26 Sep 2007 266,221 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 233,654 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 233,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2005 262,826 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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D66 RHK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D66 RHK, 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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D66 RHK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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