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R812 EHS

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,069 mi
Last recorded172,069 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 EHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 172,069 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wipper linkage worn

hand brake travel at its end

n/side sill corroded at rear

o/side sill corroded at centre

rear o/side Chassis leg corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 172,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wipper linkage worn

hand brake travel at its end

n/side sill corroded at rear

o/side sill corroded at centre

rear o/side Chassis leg corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 169,745 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded bodys both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive and slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides and also slightly poor damping (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front H frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 168,574 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ball joint rubbers split

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2021 168,574 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ball joint rubbers split

under body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 167,564 miles

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

front struts corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 166,688 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front struts rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2018 165,356 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

n/s/f ball joint cover deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 164,912 miles

ball joint and track rod end boots starting to split

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 162,839 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 153,097 miles

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

steering rack slightly noisy but no freeplay

Fail 23 Dec 2014 153,097 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

steering rack slightly noisy but no freeplay

Fail 21 Jan 2014 146,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall ( no cords showing )

Pass 21 Jan 2014 146,272 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall ( no cords showing )

Pass 19 Dec 2012 143,703 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering slightly rough

Fail 19 Dec 2012 143,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering slightly rough

Pass 29 Dec 2011 141,911 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 141,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 138,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 132,749 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 132,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 126,025 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 126,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 119,223 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

n/s h/light lens chipped not affecting output

Fail 5 Oct 2007 119,223 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

n/s h/light lens chipped not affecting output

Pass 11 Oct 2006 113,165 miles

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

Nearside headlamp glass damaged.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 100,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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R812 EHS is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R812 EHS, 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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R812 EHS is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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