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R812 SRX

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,127 mi
Last recorded138,127 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 SRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 138,127 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 133,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

travel hand brake lever

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake pipes not checked

covers over sills

travel hand brake lever

Pass 26 Nov 2009 123,491 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2008 117,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2008 117,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2007 111,574 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 106,585 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 106,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 99,735 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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R812 SRX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SRX, 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 R812 SRX registered?

R812 SRX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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