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R810 VJO

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 VJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016

both rear tyres slightly perished

inner rackends have slight play

o/s/r tyre slightly binding

oil leak

very light misting of oil on n/s/f shock

Pass 2 Feb 2015

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2013

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 207,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 201,274 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 197,887 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 192,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 186,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 178,575 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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R810 VJO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol 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 R810 VJO, 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 R810 VJO registered?

R810 VJO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R810 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R810 VJO 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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