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DS 9176

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,564 mi
Last recorded80,564 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 9176
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 80,564 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 80,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,967 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,274 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 78,267 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 78,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front registration plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking near ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front CV boot has slight cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking near ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front CV boot has slight cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 76,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking near ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front CV boot has slight cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking near ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front CV boot has slight cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,109 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,584 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,976 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 70,976 miles

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

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 20 Jan 2014 69,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lighht on

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light showing on dash

exhaust system rusty

fuel tank filler pipe connector rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,009 miles

Diagnostic warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2011 64,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Diagnostic warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,924 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,932 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,134 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,802 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 51,805 miles

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

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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DS 9176 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DS 9176, 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 DS 9176 registered?

DS 9176 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 August 1997.

Is DS 9176 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 9176 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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