MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,954 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R812 YKP registered?
R812 YKP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 1997.
Is R812 YKP safe to buy?
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