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J15 GWT

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,791 mi
Last recorded105,791 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 GWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2014 105,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriated but not blowing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,216 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,615 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 101,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 100,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,649 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 96,615 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,996 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 92,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 87,402 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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J15 GWT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J15 GWT, 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 J15 GWT registered?

J15 GWT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is J15 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 GWT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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