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R812 YKP

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,954 mi
Last recorded100,954 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 YKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 100,954 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 100,954 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s/rear tyre starting to deform on tread pattern

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

O/S/Rear tyre wall perishing and cut to tread

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 94,830 miles

Offside front headlamp glass is cracked and has a hole in it. Nearside front headlamp glass has a hole in it. Minor stone chips across windscreen. Oil misting from oil filler cap seal. Bonnet springs are weak. Damp around steering rack pinion area.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 94,830 miles

Offside front headlamp glass is cracked and has a hole in it. Nearside front headlamp glass has a hole in it. Minor stone chips across windscreen. Oil misting from oil filler cap seal. Bonnet springs are weak. Damp around steering rack pinion area.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 89,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel filter strap misshaped †N/s/f and O/s/f steering rack rods slight wear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 89,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel filter strap misshaped †N/s/f and O/s/f steering rack rods slight wear

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 83,977 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 83,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 YKP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R812 YKP, 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 YKP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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