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R817 JGH

1997 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

235,622 mi
Last recorded235,622 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 JGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 235,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 230,980 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 224,942 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 214,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

under side corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2021 199,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 188,918 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 181,563 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 181,125 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 180,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 180,074 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 180,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 178,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 175,909 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 172,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 167,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 159,172 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 1 Apr 2010 153,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 147,435 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2007 137,306 miles

Condensation in front indicators

Rear brake pads getting low

Various size chips in windscreen ( less than 10mm in zone A and 40mm in zone B )

Pass 17 Jul 2006 127,893 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 117,453 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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R817 JGH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R817 JGH, 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 R817 JGH registered?

R817 JGH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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