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EXI 1700

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,780 mi
Last recorded142,780 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXI 1700
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 142,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 138,812 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 138,812 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 136,687 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 136,687 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,741 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 131,741 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 126,397 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 126,397 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,718 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 124,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 123,094 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 123,094 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 121,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 120,127 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,601 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,633 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack track rods

Fail 21 Jan 2011 106,633 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack track rods

Pass 26 Jan 2010 102,927 miles

both front wiperblades split

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

far rear belts not checked

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2010 102,927 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leak

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

far rear belts not checked

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front wiperblades split

Pass 27 Jan 2009 98,750 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 93,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 88,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 82,448 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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EXI 1700 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EXI 1700, 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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EXI 1700 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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