MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
283,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both headlights poor beam pattern
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
nearside front tyres starting to split and perish
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front flexable brake hoses starting to perrish and split
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
exhaust rusty
slight movement in both front lower wishbone bushes
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front flexable brake hoses starting to perrish and split
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
exhaust rusty
slight movement in both front lower wishbone bushes
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EIG 7255 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EIG 7255, 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 EIG 7255 registered?
EIG 7255 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 November 1997.
Is EIG 7255 safe to buy?
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