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R814 XNO

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,313 mi
Last recorded156,313 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 XNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 156,313 miles

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

exhaust emitted some blue smoke for a short time when engine speed raised to fast idle sped.

fuel filler pipe to tank clamp is heavily corroded.

nearside and offside front indicators are faded.

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes are deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge.

rear shock absorbers are soft.

tailgate struts are weak.

top engine stabiliser arm bush deteriorated.

offside rear tyre tread has deep cracks.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 156,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine oil level low.

exhaust emitted some blue smoke for a short time when engine speed raised to fast idle sped.

fuel filler pipe to tank clamp is heavily corroded.

nearside and offside front indicators are faded.

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes are deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge.

rear shock absorbers are soft.

tailgate struts are weak.

top engine stabiliser arm bush deteriorated.

offside rear tyre tread has deep cracks.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 145,428 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler pipe-tank clamp has deteriorated.

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers have perished bushes.

offside rear tyre has perished.

power steering rack has a moderate misting of oil.

rear shock absorbers are soft.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 145,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear shock absorbers are soft.

windscreen wiper blades are smearing.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil level low.

exhaust tailpipe section has a broken hanger and a minor leak of exhaust gasses.

fuel filler pipe-tank clamp has deteriorated.

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers have perished bushes.

offside rear tyre has perished.

power steering rack has a moderate misting of oil.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,555 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid level low

bump stops worn on lower suspension arms

fuel filter corroded

nearside number plate bulb dim

oil leaks present

Fail 15 Oct 2014 135,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid level low

bump stops worn on lower suspension arms

fuel filter corroded

nearside number plate bulb dim

oil leaks present

Pass 15 Oct 2013 120,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

tailgate struts weak.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 120,551 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

tailgate struts weak.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 114,185 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 114,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 108,195 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 17 Oct 2011 108,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 103,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 103,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 98,868 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 30 Oct 2007 90,096 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 90,096 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 85,841 miles

Same advises as test number 423556896222.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 85,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Front shock absorbers damp.

Offside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play.

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 79,137 miles

Same advises as test number554255005317

Fail 1 Nov 2005 79,137 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front brake hoses cracking.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorated.

Both side repeaters fading.

Exhaust rusty.

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

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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R814 XNO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R814 XNO, 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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R814 XNO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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