MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,886 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
Both rear axle/suspension rear bushes have play nearing the limit
The o/s outer drive shaft gaiter is perishing
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.
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.
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.
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.
Advisory items same as in last test report on test No. 883980270254 27/09/10 SF ( nearside rack boot leak fixed )
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.
Cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall.
Offside front tyre is wearing low on tread.
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.
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.
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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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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