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R118 JPC

1977 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,761 mi
Last recorded165,761 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 JPC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 165,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 161,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 156,397 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 156,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 148,444 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 148,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 May 2013 140,342 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 140,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 132,888 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 132,888 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 125,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2010 117,016 miles

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

n/s door mirror glas cracked

rear seat not fitted rear seat belts not checked

Fail 27 Apr 2009 108,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hole cut in n/s rear floor panel from accident damage to under floor

Pass 27 Apr 2009 108,209 miles

hole cut in n/s rear floor panel from accident damage to under floor

Pass 2 Jun 2008 102,580 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,177 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 98,177 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 90,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 82,994 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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R118 JPC is a 1977 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R118 JPC, 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 49 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R118 JPC registered?

R118 JPC is a 1977 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 September 1977.

Is R118 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 JPC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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