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R803 KRS

1997 Volvo V70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,946 mi
Last recorded177,946 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 KRS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 177,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 176,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cat converter internals loose.

number plate lights lenses dirty.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 176,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cat converter has loose internals.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 175,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cat converter has loose internals

Pass 28 Sep 2021 173,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cat converter has loose internals.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 173,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cat converter has loose internals.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 171,984 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 168,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 166,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 161,792 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 161,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 157,723 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 157,632 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)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 154,232 miles

rear exhaust mount heavly corroded.fuel tank filler pipe flange heavly corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 154,232 miles

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

rear exhaust mount heavly corroded.fuel tank filler pipe flange heavly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 150,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 150,316 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 146,428 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 146,428 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside 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 Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 139,321 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 136,656 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 121,406 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 107,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 91,275 miles

Number plates are illegal

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

Fail 12 May 2008 91,275 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 75,417 miles

Both rear tyres wearing lumpy on inner edges

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

Oil leak from turbo

Fail 10 May 2007 75,402 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres wearing lumpy on inner edges

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

Oil leak from turbo

Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,815 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

left hand front tyre cut in side wall

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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R803 KRS is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R803 KRS, 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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R803 KRS is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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