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GHZ 8728

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,886 mi
Last recorded116,886 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 8728
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 116,886 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 112,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged.

offside wiper blade torn on ends.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,798 miles

Both rear axle/suspension rear bushes have play nearing the limit

The o/s outer drive shaft gaiter is perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 110,741 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD.(STEP TREAD DESIGN).

off side front indicator lens damaged.

rear brake pads look to be getting low.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 109,174 miles

BOTH front headlamps detriorating and starting to effect the beam image.

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall is worn / damaged.

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

Traction control warning lamp is illuminated.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 109,149 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH front headlamps detriorating and starting to effect the beam image.

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall is worn / damaged.

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

Traction control warning lamp is illuminated.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,788 miles

Both front brake hoses are cracking.

Coolant leak from radiator area.

Nearside headlamp in poor condition ( reflectors ) and is effecting light output and beam image to the limits.

Offside rear brake pads are worn low.

Some wear to both front brake discs.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 103,365 miles

Advisory items same as in last test report on test No. 883980270254 27/09/10 SF ( nearside rack boot leak fixed )

Fail 27 Sep 2010 103,352 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front near side brake hose cracking near to limit.

front off side brake hose cracking slightly.

hazard light switch sticks at times.

near side steering rack gaiter has a small fluid leak.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 99,651 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall.

Offside front tyre is wearing low on tread.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 95,030 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CUT TO THE LIMIT ON INNER SIDE WALL.

steering rack very oily as is the sub frame under the rack .possible leak but no leak at time of test.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 94,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CUT TO THE LIMIT ON INNER SIDE WALL.

steering rack very oily as is the sub frame under the rack .possible leak but no leak at time of test.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,427 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 89,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 82,161 miles

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

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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GHZ 8728 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GHZ 8728, 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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GHZ 8728 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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