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K15 JTD

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

183,552 mi
Last recorded183,552 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 JTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 183,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front foglamp not working

offside parking brake performance low

Fail 26 Aug 2025 183,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

nearside front foglamp not working

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 28 Mar 2024 180,979 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing close to designed wear limit

Fail 15 Mar 2024 180,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust box split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing close to designed wear limit

Pass 1 Mar 2023 177,748 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 172,590 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 168,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 162,680 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 157,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 151,681 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 151,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 148,623 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,658 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 144,593 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 141,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 138,412 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 134,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 134,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 130,559 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 130,511 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 123,615 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 115,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 108,635 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 108,635 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 98,968 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 98,941 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

chip in windscreen

front pads low

rear exhaust mountings broken

Pass 12 Apr 2006 86,933 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 86,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

chip to windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2005 79,011 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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K15 JTD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K15 JTD, 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 K15 JTD registered?

K15 JTD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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