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R41 KMJ

1971 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,516 mi
Last recorded180,516 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1971 Volvo V70142,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 KMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 180,516 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 180,502 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 170,083 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 162,087 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 147,529 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 147,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 141,828 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 124,514 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 124,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2008 112,888 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 112,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 107,916 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 107,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 99,955 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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R41 KMJ is a 1971 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 142,610 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 R41 KMJ, 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 55 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R41 KMJ registered?

R41 KMJ is a 1971 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for R41 KMJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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