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H8 GBW

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,447 mi
Last recorded103,447 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 GBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,647 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,923 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 95,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,053 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 93,047 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 86,535 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,962 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,240 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 79,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 74,936 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,115 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 64,512 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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H8 GBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H8 GBW, 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 H8 GBW registered?

H8 GBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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