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R803 OWT

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

283,298 mi
Last recorded283,298 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 OWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 283,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 272,669 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 264,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 264,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 253,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R Door difficult to open

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic side skirt/sills fitted at time of test, unable to inspect sill

Fail 31 Mar 2020 253,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened anchoring bolt/washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened anchoring bolt/washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R Door difficult to open

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic side skirt/sills fitted at time of test, unable to inspect sill

Pass 29 Mar 2019 235,803 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 235,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 219,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 219,705 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 219,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill front rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Chassis slightly corroded Nearside and offside

Pass 28 Dec 2016 207,564 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 192,546 miles

Nearside fuel tank strap deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Dec 2015 192,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap inappropriately repaired (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside fuel tank strap deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2015 175,319 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 168,692 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 168,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 160,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 150,169 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 138,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner ege

Fail 14 Nov 2008 138,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner ege

Pass 27 Nov 2007 134,708 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 134,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 127,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 113,852 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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R803 OWT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R803 OWT, 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 OWT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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