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R802 BKJ

1997 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,824 mi
Last recorded172,824 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 BKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 172,824 miles

Oil leak front side of engine ()

handbrake only just met requirements at O/S/R

Pass 10 Sep 2015 170,521 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 166,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 163,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 158,241 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 26 Aug 2011 153,498 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 153,346 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 147,052 miles

front brake pads are getting low and will need replacing in the near future.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 138,799 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 126,523 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 126,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 113,569 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 105,299 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 105,292 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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R802 BKJ is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R802 BKJ, 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 R802 BKJ registered?

R802 BKJ is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R802 BKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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