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R807 PBW

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,278 mi
Last recorded157,278 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 PBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 157,278 miles

Both rear brake discs are worn and pitted

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

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

Offside front steering arm/ rackend has slight play

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 157,278 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs are worn and pitted

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

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

Offside front steering arm/ rackend has slight play

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 150,764 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 150,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 143,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 143,764 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 133,761 miles

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

rear pads worn

slight play both steering arms

top engine mount bush split

Fail 16 Mar 2009 133,758 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

rear pads worn

slight play both steering arms

top engine mount bush split

Pass 22 Mar 2008 123,044 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 109,429 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 108,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 93,421 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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R807 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R807 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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R807 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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