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F75 DOL

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,819 mi
Last recorded207,819 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF75 DOL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 207,819 miles

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

intermittant fault with warning light on the dash

Fail 3 Jun 2013 207,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

intermittant fault with warning light on the dash

Pass 1 Jun 2012 199,661 miles

Centre propshaft missing

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2012 199,631 miles

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

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

Centre propshaft missing

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 198,516 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 192,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 186,020 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 181,266 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 173,643 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 173,581 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2006 167,663 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 167,457 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F75 DOL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F75 DOL, 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 F75 DOL registered?

F75 DOL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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