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R801 PBW

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,810 mi
Last recorded159,810 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 PBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2018 159,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre, (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides, (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

drivers sun visor weak but just holding clear of screen at time of test.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 159,810 miles

n/s/f tyre has a repair outside of limit

n/s/r axle bush worn close to limit

n/s/r shock starting to weep

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 29 Jun 2015 152,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 152,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 150,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear brake discs corroding

n/s/front a- roll bar link gaiter deteriorating

o/s/front indicator colour deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2013 146,686 miles

o/s head lamp poor pattern

Fail 1 Jul 2013 146,686 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

o/s head lamp poor pattern

Pass 13 Jul 2012 142,196 miles

o/s head lamp pattern poor

Pass 15 Jul 2011 136,981 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 136,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 131,201 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 131,144 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 121,255 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 121,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 113,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 107,712 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 100,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 100,613 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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R801 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R801 PBW, 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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R801 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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